Dominican diaspora in the US reaches over 2.5 million people

The Dominican diaspora in the United States is estimated at approximately 2,539,893 people, according to the fifth edition of the Index Sociodemographic Registry presented in July 2026. This group is part of a larger global Dominican population of over 3 million people.

Members of the diaspora living in New York express a strong sense of national identity that transcends borders. While they remain connected to their roots, many express ongoing concerns regarding citizen insecurity and the high cost of living in the Dominican Republic.

There have been noted improvements in consular services and government initiatives under the administration of Luis Abinader, which have been received positively by members of the diaspora during recent engagements with Dominican authorities.