Healthcare
Dominican Republic — Healthcare: Average Costs
Dominican Republic spends about US$489 per person on health (4.6% of GDP), with 25.1% paid out of pocket (World Bank, 2023).
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceWorld Bank – Current health expenditure per capita (SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD), % of GDP (SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS) and out-of-pocket share (SH.XPD.OOPC.CH.ZS)Last reviewed: 2026-10-26
Why this matters
Relocating individuals should be aware of the potential costs associated with accessing healthcare in the Dominican Republic to plan their expenses accordingly.
Key facts
- World Bank (WHO Global Health Expenditure database): current health expenditure in Dominican Republic was about US$489 per person in 2023.
- Current health expenditure was 4.6% of GDP in 2023.
- Out-of-pocket payments accounted for 25.1% of current health expenditure in 2023.
- Domestic general government spending financed 64.1% of current health expenditure in 2023.
- These are national averages for all residents and show how much of care is paid directly by patients, not prices for specific treatments.