The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic published year-end data showing remittance inflows of USD 11,866.3 million in 2025, up USD 1,110.3 million (10.3%) versus 2024. December 2025 receipts totalled USD 1,098.4 million, increasing by USD 94.9 million (9.5%) year on year and by USD 208.9 million (23.5%) from November 2025. In December, the United States originated 80.0% of formal remittance flows (USD 751.9 million), which the central bank linked in part to stronger US services activity, with the ISM non-manufacturing PMI rising to 54.4 from 52.6 in November. Spain contributed USD 65.1 million (6.9%), while Haiti (1.8%), Switzerland (1.5%) and Italy (1.4%) followed; the National District received 45.8% of December remittances, ahead of Santiago (10.9%) and Santo Domingo (7.5%), implying 64.2% was concentrated in metropolitan areas. The release also cited broader 2025 external inflows expected to exceed USD 46,800 million, including exports above USD 14,900 million, tourism receipts near USD 11,200 million, other services exports over USD 3,500 million and foreign direct investment above USD 4,800 million, alongside end-December international reserves of USD 14,691.2 million (11.4% of GDP, 5.4 months of imports), above IMF-recommended thresholds. For 2026, remittances are projected to exceed USD 12,200 million (around 3.5% growth), with the central bank expecting limited impact from a 1% US remittance tax effective from January 2026 because it applies to cash transfers and exempts transfers from bank accounts and digital platforms, with naturalised US citizens potentially eligible for a refund under the law.

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