Dominica: cost of living

What is the inflation rate in Dominica?

Consumer prices in Dominica rose 0.7% in 2025, measured at the end of the year, down from 1.0% in 2024 and well below an earlier projection of 3.1%, according to the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank's Economic and Financial Review (2025 update) for Dominica. Energy prices fell 2.7%, but food and non-alcoholic drinks rose 4.1%.

The bank links part of the low rate to the temporary removal of customs duties and VAT on an expanded list of essential food items, which took effect on 1 October 2025 for six months. The rate is end-of-period, comparing December with December of the year before. The bank expects inflation of 1.6% in 2026 and 2027.

Official sources: ECCB: Dominica Economic and Financial Review, 2025 update (PDF)

What is the inflation rate in Dominica?

2.5%: that is consumer price inflation in Dominica for 2025, according to the IMF. Since 2005 it has ranged from -0.8% (2015) to 6.4% (2008). It is 14th highest of 29 in Latin America & Caribbean, where the median is 2.1%. Worldwide: 90th of 165.

What is food insecurity in Dominica?

34.4%: that is moderate or severe food insecurity in Dominica for 2022, according to the FAO. Latin America & Caribbean median: 29.1%; Dominica is 11th highest of 26. Of 147 countries with 2022 data, 54th highest.