Dominican Republic: Government expenditure
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The most recent value is 202.4 billion Dominican Peso as of Q1 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 299.86 billion Dominican Peso. Historically, the average for Dominican Republic from Q1 1991 to Q1 2026 is 62.46 billion Dominican Peso. The minimum of 0.81 billion Dominican Peso was recorded in Q1 1991, while the maximum of 299.86 billion Dominican Peso was reached in Q4 2025.
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- Measure: billion Dominican Peso
- Definition: Total spending by all levels of government but excluding public enterprises.
- Source: Central Bank of the Dominican Republic
| Recent values | Dominican Republic: Government expenditure, billion currency units |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 202.4 |
| 2025 Q4 | 299.86 |
| 2025 Q3 | 215.55 |
| 2025 Q2 | 212.87 |
| 2025 Q1 | 193.01 |
| 2024 Q4 | 277.14 |
| 2024 Q3 | 198.08 |
| 2024 Q2 | 201.9 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government spending, percent of GDP | 11.67 | 2025 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 14.86 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Fiscal balance, percent of GDP | -3.09 | 2024 | percent |
| Primary budget balance | 0.30 | 2024 | percent |
| Government expenditure | 202.40 | Q1/2026 | billion |
| Tax revenue | 14.70 | 2024 | percent |
| Taxes on goods and services | 47.92 | 2024 | percent |
| Taxes on international trade | 5.46 | 2024 | percent |
| Income and profits taxes | 29.34 | 2024 | percent |
| Foreign aid | 663.40 | 2023 | million U.S. dollars |
| Government debt | 58.79 | 2024 | percent |
| Government debt in foreign currency, percent | 69.59 | 2024 | percent |
| Government debt held by non-residents | 73.67 | 2024 | percent |
| Sovereign debt average maturity | 8.00 | 2024 | percent |
| Short-term government debt | 4.75 | 2024 | percent |