In March 2026, according to the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic, Gross Domestic Product grew at a year-on-year increase of 5.1%. This good news was supported by sectors such as construction, free zones, tourism. Within tourism, Hotels, Bars and Restaurants sector grew 11%, making it the leading service sub-sector.
According to the Central Bank, this is the highest number in the past eleven months. Construction saw a year-over-year increase of 8%, followed by free zone manufacturing at 7.1%, finances and insurance at 7.0%, and the service sector at 5.9%.
The government entity noted that the Dominican Republic received over 2.6 million tourist air arrivals in the first three months of the year, which is a 12.2% increase over 2025. The Central Bank cites 3.2 million total visitors (air arrivals and cruise visitors) for first quarter 2026 as a milestone.
In the financial and insurance sector, growth was really strong, with the sector placing the equivalent of RD$185 billion more than a year ago. Central Bank officials said that they would be monitoring the challenging international situation and continuing to provide price and macroeconomic stability.
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Central Bank
El Caribe
Listin Diario
27 April 2026