The annual inflation rate in the Dominican Republic rose for the sixth consecutive month to 4.98% in January 2026, marking its highest level since April 2023 and edging up from 4.95% in December 2025. The increase was primarily driven by stronger price growth in transport (3.46% versus 3.45%), restaurants and hotels (6.97% versus 6.52%), health (5.12% versus 5.10%), and education (7.17% versus 5.83%). Meanwhile, inflationary pressures eased in several categories, including food and non-alcoholic beverages (8.03% versus 8.19%), housing and utilities (2.44% versus 2.47%), furnishings and household equipment (1.76% vs. 1.84%), recreation and culture (2.39% versus 2.71%), communication (0.61% versus 0.79%), and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (5.05% versus 5.11%). In contrast, deflation in clothing and footwear slightly deepened to -1.43% from -1.42%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.4%, slowing from 0.84% in the previous month. source: Central Bank of Dominican Republic

Inflation Rate in Dominican Republic increased to 4.98 percent in January from 4.95 percent in December of 2025. Inflation Rate in Dominican Republic averaged 12.63 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 March of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Dominican Republic increased to 4.98 percent in January from 4.95 percent in December of 2025. Inflation Rate in Dominican Republic is expected to be 5.20 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
2026-01-15 02:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Dec 4.95% 4.81% 4.6%
2026-02-16 02:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jan 4.98% 4.95% 5.0%
2026-03-15 02:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Feb 4.98%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 137.74 137.20 points Jan 2026
Core Consumer Prices 134.10 133.40 points Jan 2026
Core Inflation Rate 4.89 4.85 percent Jan 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 126.61 126.29 points Jan 2026
CPI Transportation 140.26 140.66 points Jan 2026
Food Inflation 8.03 8.19 percent Jan 2026
GDP Deflator 145.30 147.00 points Dec 2025
Inflation Rate YoY 4.98 4.95 percent Jan 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.40 0.84 percent Jan 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
4.98 4.95 82.49 -1.57 1984 - 2026 percent Monthly
2019M10/2020M09=100, NSA

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Dominican Republic Inflation Rate Continues to Rise
The annual inflation rate in the Dominican Republic rose for the sixth consecutive month to 4.98% in January 2026, marking its highest level since April 2023 and edging up from 4.95% in December 2025. The increase was primarily driven by stronger price growth in transport (3.46% versus 3.45%), restaurants and hotels (6.97% versus 6.52%), health (5.12% versus 5.10%), and education (7.17% versus 5.83%). Meanwhile, inflationary pressures eased in several categories, including food and non-alcoholic beverages (8.03% versus 8.19%), housing and utilities (2.44% versus 2.47%), furnishings and household equipment (1.76% vs. 1.84%), recreation and culture (2.39% versus 2.71%), communication (0.61% versus 0.79%), and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (5.05% versus 5.11%). In contrast, deflation in clothing and footwear slightly deepened to -1.43% from -1.42%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.4%, slowing from 0.84% in the previous month.
2026-02-16
Dominican Republic Inflation Rate at 2023-Highs
The annual inflation rate in the Dominican Republic rose for a fifth consecutive month to 4.95% in December 2025, its highest level since April 2023, up from 4.81% in November. The acceleration was mainly driven by food and non-alcoholic beverages (8.19% versus 8.13%), particularly fresh chicken, as production was disrupted by heavy rainfall, including that associated with Tropical Storm Melissa. Banana prices also contributed to the increase, alongside chili peppers and tomatoes. Price pressures also intensified in restaurants and hotels (6.52% versus 6.02%), furniture (1.84% versus 1.58%), and recreation and culture (2.71% versus 1.52%). Meanwhile, inflation remained unchanged in transport (3.45%) and housing (2.47%). By contrast, inflation eased for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (5.11% versus 5.27%), while prices continued to decline for clothing and footwear (-1.42% versus -1.70%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.84%, the largest increase since December 2022.
2026-01-15
Dominican Inflation Accelerates in November
The annual inflation rate in the Dominican Republic accelerated to 4.81% in November 2025, the highest level since April 2023, from 4.23% in October. Price increases sped up for food and non-alcoholic beverages (8.13% vs 5.93%), healthcare (5.12% vs 5.03%), transport (3.45% vs 3.07%), recreation and culture (1.52% vs 1.13%), and restaurants and hotels (6.02% vs 5.90%). Prices also continued to rise for education (5.83%, the same as in October). On the other hand, inflation slowed for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (5.27% vs 5.48%), housing (2.49% vs 2.61%), furniture (1.58% vs 1.76%), and communication (0.79% vs 2.31%). Deflation persisted in clothing and footwear (-1.70% vs -1.40%). On a monthly basis, inflation accelerated to 0.71% from 0.55%.
2025-12-15