Healthcare
Dominican Republic — Healthcare: Public Healthcare
Health system indicators for Dominican Republic, from World Bank Open Data: current health expenditure 4.6 % of GDP (2023); government share of current health expenditure 64 % (2023); out-of-pocket share of current health expenditure 25 % (2023); physicians 2.4 per 1,000 people (2023); hospital beds 0.8 per 1,000 people (2023); life expectancy at birth 73.9 years (2024).
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceWorld Bank — World Development Indicators (World Bank Open Data)Last reviewed: 2026-10-18
Key facts
- Current health expenditure: 4.6 % of GDP (2023)
- Government share of current health expenditure: 64 % (2023)
- Out-of-pocket share of current health expenditure: 25 % (2023)
- Physicians: 2.4 per 1,000 people (2023)
- Hospital beds: 0.8 per 1,000 people (2023)
- Life expectancy at birth: 73.9 years (2024)
Steps
- Obtaining Public Healthcare — I do not have information on the specific steps required to access public healthcare in the Dominican Republic.
Costs
- Registration or Enrollment: varies
- Consultations or Procedures: generally free for citizens, but foreigners may pay out-of-pocket (amount unknown)
Timelines
- Waiting Times: uncertain
Required documents
- National ID or passport (for foreigners)
- Proof of income or residency (for foreigners, but specifics are unknown)
Common mistakes
- Assuming public healthcare is available to all foreigners without income or residency requirements
- Not researching specific requirements for accessing public healthcare
What these figures do not cover
These are national statistics. Who is eligible for the public system, how a foreign resident enrols, what it costs and waiting times are not covered here.