Government budget and revenue in Pedernales, Dominican Republic: official figures
The Aliméntate subsidy paid out RD$101.21 million in Pedernales during 2025, 0.4% of the RD$27.0 billion paid nationwide, against 0.3% of the population.
How much Aliméntate money per person does Pedernales get?
That is RD$2,944 per resident of the 2022 census population (national: RD$2,508); ranking 14th lowest of 32 provinces.
Source: Dirección de Desarrollo Social Supérate (Gabinete de Políticas Sociales) · saved copyHow much is the Aliméntate subsidy in Pedernales?
In September 2026 the subsidy paid RD$8.28 million in Pedernales to 5,018 beneficiaries, RD$1,650 each, the same rate in every province.
Source: Dirección de Desarrollo Social Supérate (Gabinete de Políticas Sociales) · saved copyIs subsidy spending growing in Pedernales?
Aliméntate payments in Pedernales were up 2.2% between 2022 (RD$99.04 million) and 2025 (RD$101.21 million); nationally up 12.2%. The change ranks 2nd smallest of 32 provinces.
Source: Dirección de Desarrollo Social Supérate (Gabinete de Políticas Sociales) · saved copyHow much Aliméntate money has Pedernales received since 2022?
From January 2022 to September 2026, Aliméntate paid RD$485.79 million in Pedernales, 0.4% of the RD$124.4 billion paid in the country.
Source: Dirección de Desarrollo Social Supérate (Gabinete de Políticas Sociales) · saved copyHow Pedernales compares with other provinces
Aliméntate paid per resident in 2025 (RD$) (2025)
Pedernales ranks 19 of 32, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Aliméntate paid per resident in 2025 (RD$) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Hermanas Mirabal | RD$3,339 |
| 17 | Elias Pina | RD$3,272 |
| 18 | Independencia | RD$3,272 |
| 19 | Pedernales | RD$2,944 |
| 20 | Valverde | RD$2,831 |
| 21 | Espaillat | RD$2,771 |
| 22 | San Pedro de Macoris | RD$2,730 |
Change in Aliméntate payments, 2022 to 2025 (2022-2025)
Pedernales ranks 31 of 32, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Change in Aliméntate payments, 2022 to 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Santiago Rodriguez | +5.2% |
| 27 | Monte Cristi | +4.8% |
| 28 | San Jose de Ocoa | +4.2% |
| 29 | Peravia | +3.2% |
| 30 | Hato Mayor | +3.1% |
| 31 | Pedernales | +2.2% |
| 32 | Elias Pina | -4.2% |
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Sources
- Dirección de Desarrollo Social Supérate (Gabinete de Políticas Sociales): Nómina beneficiarios ALIMÉNTATE, 2017-2026: beneficiaries and amount paid by province and month, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 45d2b47a33bd…)
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