Dominican Republic projects an economic growth of 4.5% by the end of 2026
The economy of the Dominican Republic maintains a positive trend, reaching a growth of 4.5% at the end of July 2026. This solid performance has led government authorities to adjust their annual expectations, establishing the same percentage as the projected goal to finish the current year.
The Minister of Finance and Economy, Magín Díaz, shared the details regarding this progress during his speech at the La Agenda Semanal space, an activity led by President Luis Abinader. The official highlighted the significant contrast compared to the previous period, emphasizing the resilience of the national economic model.
The economy has been growing, and it has been growing well. As of July, we recorded 4.5%, which represents more than double the growth rate obtained last year.
Magín Díaz, Minister of Finance and Economy
Díaz stressed that this dynamism is consolidating despite a complex international environment, managing to exceed the average estimates forecast for the Latin America and the Caribbean region. According to the head of the Treasury, both the Central Bank and the Ministry have aligned their projections to close 2026 with sustained growth of 4.5%.
Key sectors drive the economy
The official report highlights that growth has been driven by strategic sectors that have shown robust performance throughout the first seven months of the year. Among the fundamental pillars of current economic development are:
- Construction
- Financial sector
- Mining
- Tourism
Finally, Minister Díaz stated that external indicators remain at favorable levels, which allows the Dominican economy to navigate with stability in the face of the challenges imposed by current global conditions.
