Key facts
- Dominican Republic economy created 118,631 new jobs in Q1 2026.
- Employment rose by 2.3% year-over-year.
- The employment rate increased to 63.0% in Q1 2026.
- The informality rate rose to 54.1% in Q1 2026.
- The unemployment rate was 5.0% in Q1 2026.
The Dominican Republic's economy saw a notable increase in employment during the first quarter of 2026, with the creation of 118,631 new jobs, representing a 2.3% rise compared to the same period in the previous year. The overall employment rate climbed to 63.0% in Q1 2026, up from 62.8% in the fourth quarter of 2025. Concurrently, the rate of informal employment also saw an uptick, reaching 54.1% in the first quarter, an increase from 53.4% a year prior. The unemployment rate for the first quarter stood at 5.0%, aligning with the average observed throughout 2025.