Dominican Republic: Facts & Stats

ECONOMY

Industry:

Manufacturing, particularly assembly operations in free zones, constituted one of the most dynamic sectors of the Dominican economy. The growing role of manufacturing accelerated the industrialization and the diversification processes affecting the island's economy.

The sector consisted of traditional manufacturing, with large roles for both the public and the private sectors, and free-zone manufacturing, consisting mainly of assembly operations with some agro processing as well.

Agriculture:

Agriculture remains an important factor in the economy of the Dominican Republic, accounting for an estimated 11.3 percent of the GDP in 1999. Sugar continues to occupy first place in the country's agricultural production and exports, but output has fallen considerably since the 1980s, and there are many other crops grown, including food for local consumption and non-traditional exports such as pineapples and exotic fruits destined for the United States. The Dominican Republic is an importer of certain foodstuffs, notably wheat, but it is overall a net exporter of agricultural products, with sugar, coffee, cocoa, tobacco, and meat among its principal exports. Dominican cigars now outsell Cuban ones which are embargoed by the United States.

Much Dominican farming is aimed at local markets, especially the production of rice. Other crops include maize, plantains, and tomatoes. All agricultural activity is extremely vulnerable to hurricanes, droughts, and other natural hazards.

Although fishing takes place around the country's extensive coastline, there is no export industry, and most fish is destined for hotels and restaurants. Some fish, mostly salted or frozen, is imported.

Research & Development:

The DRP is a diverse group of scientists, science educators, and students working together to increase knowledge of the natural history of the Dominican Republic, develop innovative and culturally-relevant science curricula for Dominican-American students, and foster new collaborations among scientists, teachers, and institutions in the US and the Dominican Republic.

The Dominican Medical Association and the Dominican Sugar Institute have their headquarters in Santo Domingo. Ten colleges and universities offer degrees in engineering, basic sciences, medicine, and agriculture. In 1987–97, science and engineering students accounted for 35% of college and university enrollments.

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