People and Society

People and Society of Dominican Republic

Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Dominican Republic.

Demographic Profile

Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.

Nationality: Noun: Dominican(s) Adjective: Dominican
Ethnic Groups: Mixed 70.4% (Mestizo/Indio 58%, Mulatto 12.4%), Black 15.8%, White 13.5%, other 0.3%
Population: 11,287,882
Population (Male / Female): Male: 5,465,776 Female: 5,350,081
Population Distribution: Coastal development is significant, especially in the southern coastal plains and the Cibao Valley, where population density is highest; smaller population clusters exist in the interior mountains (Cordillera Central)
Urban Population: Urban population: 84.4% of total population Rate of urbanization: 1.64% annual rate of change
Population in Major Urban Areas: 3.524 million SANTO DOMINGO
Age Structure: 0-14 years: 25.5% (male 1,402,847/female 1,358,833) 15-64 years: 66.9% (male 3,667,584/female 3,563,848) 65 years and over: 7.6% (male 395,345/female 427,400)
Median Age: Total: 29.2 years Male: 29.1 years Female: 29.4 years
Sex Ratio at Birth: At birth: 1.04 male(s)/female 0-14 years: 1.03 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 1.03 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.93 male(s)/female Total population: 1.02 male(s)/female

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While adequate medical facilities can be found in large cities, particularly in private hospitals, the quality of care can vary greatly outside major population centers. There is an emergency 911 service within Santo Domingo, but its reliability is questionable. Outside the capital, emergency services range from extremely limited to nonexistent. Blood supplies at both public and private hospitals are often limited, and not all facilities have blood on hand even for emergencies.

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