The annual inflation rate in the Dominican Republic edged slightly down to 5.12% in September 2026, but remained largely unchanged from the 5.13% reading in August.Inflation eased for food (5.59% vs. 5.9%), education (6.63% vs. 7.08%), and restaurants and hotels (7.66% vs. 7.96%). Declines in price growth deepened for clothing and footwear (-1.38% vs. -1.08%) and communications (-2.36% vs. -1.76%), while inflation in housing and utilities remained broadly stable at 1.78%. In contrast, transport inflation accelerated to 8.19% from 7.36% in the previous month. Core inflation also moderated for a second consecutive month, easing to 4.61% from 4.76%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.33%, down slightly from a 0.38% increase in August. source: Central Bank of Dominican Republic

Inflation Rate in Dominican Republic decreased to 5.12 percent in September from 5.13 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Dominican Republic averaged 12.51 percent from 1984 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 82.49 percent in February of 1991 and a record low of -1.57 percent in September of 2009. This page provides - Dominican Republic Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Dominican Republic Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Dominican Republic decreased to 5.12 percent in September from 5.13 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Dominican Republic is expected to be 5.30 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Dominican Republic Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 4.20 percent in 2027 and 5.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-15 02:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 5.13% 5.47% 5.3%
2026-10-15 02:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Sep 5.12% 5.13% 5.3%
2026-11-15 02:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Oct 5.12%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 141.22 140.76 points Sep 2026
Core Consumer Prices 137.57 137.27 points Sep 2026
Core Inflation Rate 4.61 4.76 percent Sep 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 128.14 128.01 points Sep 2026
CPI Transportation 149.79 148.83 points Sep 2026
Food Inflation 5.59 5.89 percent Sep 2026
GDP Deflator 133.10 132.60 points Jun 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 5.12 5.13 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.33 0.38 percent Sep 2026


Dominican Republic Inflation Rate
In Dominican Republic, the most important category in the consumer price index is Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (24 percent of total weight). Transport accounts for 17 percent; Housing and Utilities for 13 percent; Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 10 percent and Restaurants and Hotels for 9 percent. Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance; Health; Clothing and Footwear; Recreation and Culture; Education; Communication and Alcoholic beverages and Tobacco account for the remaining 28 percent of total weight.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
5.12 5.13 82.49 -1.57 1984 - 2026 percent Monthly
2019M10/2020M09=100, NSA

News Stream
Dominican Republic Inflation Rate Inches Lower
The annual inflation rate in the Dominican Republic edged slightly down to 5.12% in September 2026, but remained largely unchanged from the 5.13% reading in August.Inflation eased for food (5.59% vs. 5.9%), education (6.63% vs. 7.08%), and restaurants and hotels (7.66% vs. 7.96%). Declines in price growth deepened for clothing and footwear (-1.38% vs. -1.08%) and communications (-2.36% vs. -1.76%), while inflation in housing and utilities remained broadly stable at 1.78%. In contrast, transport inflation accelerated to 8.19% from 7.36% in the previous month. Core inflation also moderated for a second consecutive month, easing to 4.61% from 4.76%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.33%, down slightly from a 0.38% increase in August.
2026-10-15
Dominican Inflation Eases in August
The annual inflation rate in the Dominican Republic eased to 5.13% in August 2026 from 5.47% in July. The strongest price pressures were recorded in restaurants and hotels (7.96%), transport (7.36%), education (7.08%), and food and non-alcoholic beverages (5.90%). In contrast, prices fell for clothing and footwear (-1.08%) and communications (-1.76%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.38%, accelerating from a 0.19% increase in the previous month. Year-to-date inflation reached 2.60%. Meanwhile, annual core inflation eased to 4.76% from 4.96% in July.
2026-09-15
Dominican Republic Inflation Eases Slightly
The annual inflation rate in the Dominican Republic eased slightly to 5.47% in July 2026 from 5.67% in June. The strongest price pressures were recorded in restaurants and hotels (8.15%), transport (7.95%), food and non-alcoholic beverages (6.75%), education (6.52%), and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (5.1%). In contrast, prices fell for clothing and footwear (-1.29%) and communications (-1.4%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.19%, slowing from a 0.51% increase in June. Year-to-date inflation reached 2.21%, while core inflation stood at 4.96% year-on-year.
2026-08-07