Economy · Dominican Republic
—The stakes. The Dominican Republic is on track to surpass 12 million visitors in 2026, cementing its role as the Caribbean’s tourism leader.
—The date. January through July 2026 saw 7,700,118 visitors, the highest January-July total in the country’s history.
—The records. Q1 2026 set a new quarterly benchmark with 3,710,374 visitors, up 10.8 percent from Q1 2025 and 64.1 percent from 2019.
—The investment. Foreign direct investment exceeded US$5.03 billion in 2025, with the Central Bank projecting above US$4.8 billion for 2026.
