Population

CuraçaovsDominican Republic
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Dominican Republic is higher
Nominal GDP
Dominican Republic is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
The Dominican Republic’s population is about 73.3× that of Curaçao, a difference of 11,271,590.
Surface area
The Dominican Republic’s surface area is about 331× that of Curaçao, a difference of 146,395 km².
Population density
Curaçao’s population density is 351% higher than that of the Dominican Republic, a difference of 273 /km².
Nominal GDP
The Dominican Republic’s nominal GDP is about 34.9× that of Curaçao, a difference of $120.72 billion.
GDP per capita
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
| Measure | Curaçao | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
| 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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AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout 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.
Full Curaçao profile →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.