Dominica
North America · Caribbean
The Nature Isle: eco-tourism focus, a CBI passport programme, volcanic landscape.
At a Glance
📈Dominica's Human Development Index
0.740
High human development#96 of 191 countries worldwide, #15 of 23 in North America.
Higher than 50% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.
UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.
Closest indicators in this dataset
World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.
Nearest countries by HDI
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Dominica is one of the least developed and most naturally intact islands in the Caribbean, known as the Nature Isle for its volcanic peaks, boiling lake, dense rainforest, and rivers that have so far resisted the mass resort model. The culture is rooted in Creole and Carib traditions, with a warmth that feels genuine rather than performed. Those seeking pristine nature and real community over beach loungers will love it.
- Has the last surviving pre-Columbian indigenous community in the Caribbean — the Kalinago.
- Called the 'Nature Isle' for having more untouched rainforest than any other Caribbean island.
Quick Facts
Capital
Roseau
Language
English
Currency
$ XCD
Area
750 km²
Nomad Hub
Digital Nomad Visa
Min. Income
$4,167/mo
Duration
18 months
Renewable
Unclear
Application Fee
~$800
GDP / Capita
$11K
PPP / Capita
$23K
Inflation
2.5%
GNI / Capita
$11K
FDI Inflows
6.8%
Education Spend
5.4%
Price Level Index
41st pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 2000
0.721 → 0.740 (+0.019)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 23 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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What is Dominica's Human Development Index?
Dominica's Human Development Index is 0.740 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #96 of 191 countries.
What is life expectancy in Dominica?
Life expectancy at birth in Dominica is 71.3 yrs (World Bank), ranked #124 of 195 countries.