The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic published preliminary external sector figures showing foreign direct investment (FDI) reached USD 5,032.3 million at end-2025, up USD 509.1 million (11.3%) from 2024. Tourism (26.3%) and energy (23.8%) accounted for about half of FDI inflows, with energy’s share rising from 9.2% in 2019 to 23.8% in 2025, which the central bank linked mainly to incentives for renewables; real estate was also highlighted as benefiting from tourism momentum. The release also pointed to broader external strength in 2025, with remittances up 10.3%, total exports at USD 15,930.6 million (up 14.4%), gold exports at USD 2,413.2 million (up 60.9%), free zone exports at USD 8,548.6 million (up 0.6%), and tourism receipts at USD 11,318.5 million (up 3.2%) alongside 11.6 million visitor arrivals; combined foreign currency inflows from FDI, remittances, tourism, goods exports and other services exceeded USD 47,300 million, about USD 3,400 million higher than 2024, supporting relative exchange rate stability. The central bank said it will continue monitoring economic conditions and take measures as needed to counter external headwinds while safeguarding price and foreign exchange market stability.
Central Bank of the Dominican Republic 2026-02-01
Central Bank of the Dominican Republic reports foreign direct investment rose to USD 5.03 billion in 2025
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic reported that foreign direct investment reached USD 5,032.3 million at the end of 2025, an 11.3% increase from 2024, driven by tourism and energy sectors. Broader external sector strength was noted with significant increases in remittances, total exports, and tourism receipts, contributing to foreign currency inflows exceeding USD 47,300 million and supporting exchange rate stability.