Dominican Republic records record foreign investment in first half 2026

Dominican Republic foreign direct investment record energy sector mining

The Dominican Republic received US$3,276.5 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the January‑June 2026 period, a 7.7 % year‑on‑year increase and the highest amount ever recorded for a half‑year. New capital contributed about two‑thirds of the total, with US$2,194.6 million classified as fresh equity inflows.

Sectoral breakdown shows the energy sector attracted the largest share at 27.8 % of inflows, followed by tourism (20.1 %). Real estate development and mining each drew 12.4 % of the investment, together accounting for 72.7 % of the total. Mining alone secured US$406.29 million, representing 12.4 % of the overall FDI and marking the sector as a key driver of economic growth. Analysts attribute the surge to the country's legal certainty, tax incentives, stable social environment and robust infrastructure, and ProDominicana projects that total FDI could exceed US$5.3 billion by the end of 2026. The figure surpasses previous annual records of US$2.277 billion in 2011 and US$3.021 billion in 2019, underscoring growing investor confidence in the Dominican economy.

Entities: Banco Central de la República Dominicana · Barrick Pueblo Viejo · Central Bank of the Dominican Republic · Cuba · Dominican Republic · Energy sector · Manuel Rojas · tourism sector

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[● 2 SOURCES] The first‑half 2026 FDI was 7.7 % higher than the same period in 2025. (official data)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The first‑half 2026 FDI total surpasses the full‑year totals of 2011 (US$2.277 billion) and 2019 (US$3.021 billion). (historical comparison)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Mining sector attracted US$406.29 million in FDI, representing 12.4 % of total inflows. (official data)
[○ 1 SOURCE] ProDominicana projects total FDI could exceed US$5.3 billion by the end of 2026. (projection)
[● 3 SOURCES] Foreign direct investment in the Dominican Republic reached US$3,276.5 million in the first half of 2026. (official data)
[● 2 SOURCES] Real estate development and mining each received 12.4 % of the total FDI inflows. (sector breakdown)
[● 2 SOURCES] Energy sector attracted 27.8 % of the total FDI inflows. (sector breakdown)
[● 2 SOURCES] Tourism sector attracted 20.1 % of the total FDI inflows. (sector breakdown)