The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic published preliminary figures showing foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of USD 2,892.8 million in the first half of 2025, up 15.3% from the same period a year earlier. The central bank said the result is consistent with its projection that FDI will exceed USD 4,700 million by end-2025. Sectoral data show that almost half of FDI went to tourism and energy, with energy increasing its share to 25.7% in January to June 2025 from 7.5% in the first half of 2019, which the central bank linked to state incentives for renewable energy. The update also reported remittances up 11.2%, total exports above USD 7,400 million (+10.4%) including a 48.3% increase in gold exports, free-zone exports of about USD 4,250 million (+2.3%), and tourism receipts of around USD 5,800 million (+1.8%) on 6.1 million visitors. Total foreign-currency earnings from FDI, remittances, tourism, exports of goods and other services were estimated at about USD 23,900 million in January to June 2025, contributing to relative exchange-rate stability, and the central bank reaffirmed it will continue monitoring conditions and take measures as needed to support price and foreign-exchange market stability.
2025-08-04Central Bank of the Dominican Republic
Central Bank of the Dominican Republic reports USD 2.8928bn in FDI in H1 2025 and maintains outlook above USD 4.7bn for 2025
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic reported a 15.3% increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) to USD 2,892.8 million in the first half of 2025, projecting over USD 4,700 million by year-end. Nearly half of FDI targeted tourism and energy, with energy's share rising due to state incentives for renewables. Total foreign-currency earnings, including remittances and exports, reached about USD 23,900 million, aiding exchange-rate stability, with the central bank committed to monitoring market conditions.