The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic published updated remittances statistics showing formal inflows of USD 1,046.5 million in August 2025, taking January–August receipts to USD 7,921.0 million. August inflows rose 9.9% (USD 94.2 million) from August 2024 and year-to-date remittances were up 11.4% (USD 808.5 million) from the same period last year, with August marking the third month in 2025 in which remittances exceeded USD 1.0 billion. The United States accounted for 80.4% of August flows (USD 751.2 million), alongside references to US labour market conditions (4.3% unemployment) and services activity (ISM non-manufacturing PMI 52.0). Spain contributed USD 71.4 million (7.6% of the total), with Italy, Haiti and Switzerland representing 1.5%, 1.3% and 1.2% respectively. By destination, the National District received 47.5% of August remittances, followed by Santiago (10.6%) and Santo Domingo (7.0%), implying 65.0% went to metropolitan areas; the central bank also projected 2025 remittances of around USD 11,700 million and foreign direct investment of around USD 4,800 million, noting that as of end-August international reserves stood at USD 13,887.6 million (10.7% of GDP and 5.1 months of imports) and the national currency had depreciated 3.3% versus end-2024.
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Central Bank of the Dominican Republic reports August 2025 remittances up 9.9% to USD 1.0465 billion with USD 7.9210 billion received year to date
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic reported August 2025 remittances at USD 1,046.5 million, with year-to-date inflows reaching USD 7,921.0 million, marking an 11.4% increase from the previous year. The United States contributed 80.4% of August flows, while the National District received 47.5% of remittances. The bank projects 2025 remittances at USD 11,700 million and foreign direct investment at USD 4,800 million, with international reserves at USD 13,887.6 million by end-August.