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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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The Dominican Republic’s population is 4.1% larger than that of Cuba, a difference of 447,774.
The Dominican Republic’s surface area is 34% larger than that of Cuba, a difference of 36,959 km².
Cuba’s population density is 28% higher than that of the Dominican Republic, a difference of 22.1 /km².
The Dominican Republic’s nominal GDP is 16% larger than that of Cuba, a difference of $16.93 billion.
The Dominican Republic’s GDP per capita is 13% higher than that of Cuba, a difference of $1,270.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Havana
Santo Domingo
10,979,783
11,427,557
109,880 km²
146,839 km²
99.9 /km²
77.8 /km²
$107.35 billion · 2020
$124.28 billion · 2024
$9,605 · 2020
$10,876 · 2024
Americas
Americas
Caribbean
Caribbean
Cuban peso · CUP · $
Dominican peso · DOP · $
Cuban
Dominican
+53
+1
.cu
.do
CU / CUB
DO / DOM
America/Havana
America/Santo_Domingo
Cuba
República Dominicana
| Measure | Cuba | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Havana | Santo Domingo |
| Population | 10,979,783 | 11,427,557 |
| Surface area | 109,880 km² | 146,839 km² |
| Population density | 99.9 /km² | 77.8 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $107.35 billion · 2020 | $124.28 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $9,605 · 2020 | $10,876 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | Caribbean | Caribbean |
| Currency | Cuban peso · CUP · $ | Dominican peso · DOP · $ |
| Nationality | Cuban | Dominican |
| Phone code | +53 | +1 |
| Internet domain | .cu | .do |
| ISO codes | CU / CUB | DO / DOM |
| Time zone | America/Havana | America/Santo_Domingo |
| Native name | Cuba | República Dominicana |
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Cuba, a sparkling island nation nestled in the Caribbean Sea, is renowned for its vibrant rhythms, storied past, and striking natural beauty, making it a captivating destination on any world atlas.
Full Cuba profile →The Dominican Republic, occupying the eastern two‑thirds of the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea, is a vibrant nation where tropical landscapes, historic towns, and rhythmic music blend into a unique destination that dazzles both travelers and scholars alike.
Full Dominican Republic profile →The capital of Cuba is Havana.
Cuba has a recorded population of approximately 10,979,783 people.
Cuba covers an area of about 109,880 km².
Cuba has a population density of roughly 99.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Cuba has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $107.35 billion as of 2020.
Cuba has a GDP per capita of approximately $9,605.
Cuba uses the Cuban peso (CUP), with the symbol $.
Cuba is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
People from Cuba are referred to as Cuban.
The international dialing code for Cuba is +53.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cuba is .cu.
Cuba uses the America/Havana time zone.
Cuba, a sparkling island nation nestled in the Caribbean Sea, is renowned for its vibrant rhythms, storied past, and striking natural beauty, making it a captivating destination on any world atlas.
The capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo.
Dominican Republic has a recorded population of approximately 11,427,557 people.
Dominican Republic covers an area of about 146,839 km².
Dominican Republic has a population density of roughly 77.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Dominican Republic has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $124.28 billion as of 2024.
Dominican Republic has a GDP per capita of approximately $10,876.
Dominican Republic uses the Dominican peso (DOP), with the symbol $.
Dominican Republic is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
The native name of Dominican Republic is República Dominicana.
People from Dominican Republic are referred to as Dominican.
The international dialing code for Dominican Republic is +1.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Dominican Republic is .do.
Dominican Republic uses the America/Santo_Domingo time zone.
The Dominican Republic, occupying the eastern two‑thirds of the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea, is a vibrant nation where tropical landscapes, historic towns, and rhythmic music blend into a unique destination that dazzles both travelers and scholars alike.