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Dominican Republic’s Economy Grows 6.4% in June, Its Best Month

By Lachlan Williams · July 24, 2026 · 3 min read

Economy

Key Facts

—The number. The monthly economic-activity index (IMAE) rose 6.4% year on year in June, the strongest month of 2026.

—The quarter. Second-quarter growth averaged about 5.0%, and first-half growth reached 4.5%, more than double a year earlier.

—Construction. The sector jumped 14.9%, contributing roughly 30% of the growth, with construction credit up 22.6%.

—Mining. Mining rose 18.1% on higher gold and silver output amid favorable metal prices.

—The trend. The central bank says the economy has been recovering since late 2025.

The Dominican Republic’s economy just hit its fastest pace of the year. The Dominican Republic economy grew 6.4% in June, powered by a construction and mining boom that is pulling the country out of a slow patch.

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic — Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

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The Dominican Republic has long been one of Latin America’s fastest-growing economies, and after a softer stretch it is picking up speed again.

June delivered the year’s strongest reading.

The Numbers

The central bank’s monthly activity index rose 6.4% from a year earlier, the best month of 2026. Growth averaged about 5.0% in the second quarter and 4.5% across the first half, more than double the pace of a year ago.

Officials say the underlying trend has been improving steadily since late 2025.

What Is Driving It

Construction did the heavy lifting, expanding 14.9% and accounting for roughly 30% of the overall growth, supported by a 22.6% jump in construction lending.

Mining added a second engine, up 18.1% as gold and silver output rose and international metal prices stayed high.

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Jul 24, 2026 · 08:05

Brent crude · benchmark

92.05
-8.58%

L 91.04day rangeH 94.50

+33.06% over 12 months

Market breadth · 15 names

67% advancing

10 ▲ advancing5 declining ▼

Currencies, rates & key inputs

Gold

4,060

+0.33%

Silver

58.67

+1.51%

Copper

6.36

+0.85%

Iron ore

161.91

·

WTI crude

90.14

-2.22%

Full instrument board

Instrument	Last	Change	YoY	Prev.	High	Low	Volume
GOLD	4,060	+0.33%	+20.43%	4,047	4,067	4,024	39,744
SILVER	58.67	+1.51%	+50.35%	57.80	58.93	57.36	8,889
BRENT	92.05	-8.58%	+33.06%	100.69	94.50	91.04	14,525
WTI	90.14	-2.22%	+36.51%	92.19	92.83	88.74	98,801
COPPER	6.36	+0.85%	+10.07%	6.30	6.38	6.31	10,926
LITHIUM	69.02	+0.03%	+55.17%	69.00	69.68	68.65	135,477
IRON ORE	161.91	—	+64.24%		161.91	161.91	1
SOY	1,250	+0.97%	+24.42%	1,238	1,255	1,240	28,272
CORN	490.00	+5.60%	+21.97%	464.00	492.00	486.00	36,741
WHEAT	703.75	+1.08%	+29.96%	696.25	711.25	694.75	14,252
COFFEE	311.45	+0.66%	+2.16%	309.40	299.75	296.45	2,071
SUGAR	14.63	-0.41%	-11.71%	14.69	14.74	14.63	5,597
COCOA	5,309	+0.15%	-34.65%	5,301	5,351	5,227	2,607
ORANGE JUICE	145.50	-3.19%	-57.07%	150.30	148.80	144.00	—
COTTON	80.44	+0.75%	+19.45%	79.84	81.75	79.75	5,049
BEEF	221.48	-0.77%	-1.92%	223.20	221.90	217.38	19,933
CATTLE	340.13	-0.31%	+3.41%	341.17	340.50	333.00	9,414
USD/BRL	5.09	+0.14%	-7.71%	5.08	5.09	5.07	—

Largest moves today

BRENT
92.05
-8.58%

CORN
490.00
+5.60%

ORANGE JUICE
145.50
-3.19%

WTI
90.14
-2.22%

SILVER
58.67
+1.51%

WHEAT
703.75
+1.08%

SOY
1,250
+0.97%

COPPER
6.36
+0.85%

The session read

The Brent crude eased 8.58%, with breadth positive — 10 of 15 names higher. CORN led, while ORANGE JUICE lagged.

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Why It Matters

Faster growth eases pressure on a government that leaned on public works and lower interest rates to reignite activity.

It also reinforces the Dominican Republic’s standing as a regional outperformer, with construction, mining and tourism all pulling in the same direction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast did the Dominican economy grow in June 2026?

The central bank’s monthly activity index (IMAE) rose 6.4% year on year in June, the strongest month of 2026. Second-quarter growth averaged about 5.0% and first-half growth reached 4.5%.

What drove the growth?

Construction, up 14.9% and about 30% of the total, and mining, up 18.1% on higher gold and silver output amid favorable metal prices.

Is the Dominican economy recovering?

Yes. The central bank says activity has been improving steadily since late 2025, with first-half growth of 4.5%, more than double a year earlier.

Sources

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Sources: central bank's monthly activity index (IMAE).

Dominican Republic’s Economy Grows 6.4% in June, Its Best Month

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