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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Dominican Republic is higher

Dominican Republic records 11,427,557, about 73.3× the other value.

Surface area

Dominican Republic is higher

Dominican Republic records 146,839 km², about 330.7× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Dominican Republic is higher

Dominican Republic records $124.28 billion, about 34.9× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇨🇼 Curaçao155,967
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic11,427,557

The Dominican Republic’s population is about 73.3× that of Curaçao, a difference of 11,271,590.

Surface area

🇨🇼 Curaçao444 km²
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic146,839 km²

The Dominican Republic’s surface area is about 331× that of Curaçao, a difference of 146,395 km².

Population density

🇨🇼 Curaçao351 /km²
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic77.8 /km²

Curaçao’s population density is 351% higher than that of the Dominican Republic, a difference of 273 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇨🇼 Curaçao$3.56 billion · 2024
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic$124.28 billion · 2024

The Dominican Republic’s nominal GDP is about 34.9× that of Curaçao, a difference of $120.72 billion.

GDP per capita

🇨🇼 Curaçao$22,833 · 2024
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic$10,876 · 2024

Curaçao’s GDP per capita is 110% higher than that of the Dominican Republic, a difference of $11,957.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Willemstad

Santo Domingo

Population

155,967

11,427,557

Surface area

444 km²

146,839 km²

Population density

351 /km²

77.8 /km²

Nominal GDP

$3.56 billion · 2024

$124.28 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$22,833 · 2024

$10,876 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

Caribbean

Caribbean

Currency

Netherlands Antillean guilder · ANG · ƒ

Dominican peso · DOP · $

Nationality

Curacaoan

Dominican

Phone code

+599

+1

Internet domain

.cw

.do

ISO codes

CW / CUW

DO / DOM

Time zone

America/Curacao

America/Santo_Domingo

Native name

Curaçao

República Dominicana

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About Curaçao

Curaçao is a sparkling Caribbean gem known for its pastel‑colored capital, Willemstad, and its blend of Dutch colonial heritage with vibrant Afro‑Latin Caribbean spirit.

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About Dominican Republic

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 →

Curaçao & Dominican Republic: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Curaçao?

The capital of Curaçao is Willemstad.

What is the population of Curaçao?

Curaçao has a recorded population of approximately 155,967 people.

How big is Curaçao?

Curaçao covers an area of about 444 km².

What is the population density of Curaçao?

Curaçao has a population density of roughly 351 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Curaçao?

Curaçao has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.56 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Curaçao?

Curaçao has a GDP per capita of approximately $22,833.

What currency is used in Curaçao?

Curaçao uses the Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG), with the symbol ƒ.

Where is Curaçao located?

Curaçao is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What are people from Curaçao called?

People from Curaçao are referred to as Curacaoan.

What is the phone calling code for Curaçao?

The international dialing code for Curaçao is +599.

What is the internet domain for Curaçao?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Curaçao is .cw.

What time zone is Curaçao in?

Curaçao uses the America/Curacao time zone.

What is Curaçao known for?

Curaçao is a sparkling Caribbean gem known for its pastel‑colored capital, Willemstad, and its blend of Dutch colonial heritage with vibrant Afro‑Latin Caribbean spirit.

What is the capital of Dominican Republic?

The capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo.

What is the population of Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic has a recorded population of approximately 11,427,557 people.

How big is Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic covers an area of about 146,839 km².

What is the population density of Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic has a population density of roughly 77.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $124.28 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic has a GDP per capita of approximately $10,876.

What currency is used in Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic uses the Dominican peso (DOP), with the symbol $.

Where is Dominican Republic located?

Dominican Republic is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What is the native name of Dominican Republic?

The native name of Dominican Republic is República Dominicana.

What are people from Dominican Republic called?

People from Dominican Republic are referred to as Dominican.

What is the phone calling code for Dominican Republic?

The international dialing code for Dominican Republic is +1.

What is the internet domain for Dominican Republic?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Dominican Republic is .do.

What time zone is Dominican Republic in?

Dominican Republic uses the America/Santo_Domingo time zone.

What is Dominican Republic known for?

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.