Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is one of the most well-known and most visited countries internationally for tourists in the Caribbean. Although it is a rich area for tourists to travel, the poverty rate remains a major issue. Located in rural areas are many families who do not have proper schooling. They also do not have proper healthcare systems or access to basic sanitation and clean water. The general poverty rate for 2022 was 27.7% and decreased by 3.0 percentage points compared to 2021, which was 30.7%. Meanwhile, 13.80% of the population in the Dominican Republic are unable to provide the basic needs for their families or loved ones. This country is still struggling and battling poverty. However, there are many efforts taking place to increase poverty eradication in the Dominican Republic.

Widespread poverty, a lack of opportunities, and environmental issues such as water shortages, soil erosion, deforestation, flooding and droughts are barriers to progress. Unemployment and underemployment are widespread.