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WELCOME TO DOMINICA!
WELCOME TO DOMINICA!
Dominica is a small island nation in the Eastern Caribbean known for its mountains and rainforests. As a developing island economy, Dominica relies heavily on external flows such as tourism, trade, and remittances to sustain economic activity.
The capital of Dominica is Roseau.
The official currency is Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC$).
TOURISM
TOURISM
Dominica is a tourism-dependent country, with tourism playing a central role in its employment and economic growth. The country has a beautiful nature landscape that attracts many visitors who are interested in hiking, diving, and volcanic landscapes. This may support environmental sustainability but it makes Dominica vulnerable to pandemics, natural disasters, and recessions which could reduce tourism.
REMITTANCES
REMITTANCES
Remittances from Dominicans living abroad continued to strengthen between January and April 2025, reaching a total of US$3.92 billion. These remittances helped with consumption, poverty, and made way for financial stability. Remittances act as a safety net, making up for wages and helping cover expenses like education and housing.
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Education is free for children ages 5-16 due to the Education Act of 1997.
Primary education (Kindergarten – 6th grade):
Learns primarily literacy, social studies, and basic sciences. Ends by taking a 6th grade national assessment.
Secondary education (High school or prep schools):
Learns English, Math, Social studies, and technical/vocational courses. They get a Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC).
Higher Learning (College/ University)
Dominica has the public school Dominica State College, which offers various degrees such as teaching, hospitality, tourism, etc.
Technical and Vocational Training (Trade school)
This training allows for higher education in skilled trades and leads to workforce developement and reduces unemployment.
TRADE
TRADE
Trade: Dominica’s service export is 162,876,846.30 in BoP (Balance of Payments), current US currency and services import is 151,702,610.37 in BoP, current US currency.
The balance of payments (BOP) is the method countries use to monitor all international monetary transactions in a specific period. The BOP is usually calculated every quarter and every calendar year.
SOURCES:
“Dominica Trade Statistics | WITS.” Worldbank.org, 2016, wits.worldbank.org/CountryProfile/en/DMA.
Kakulu, Victor. “Here’s a Comprehensive Overview of the Education System in Dominica.” AfroCaribbean Tv, 27 June 2025, afrocaribbeantv.com/heres-a-comprehensive-overview-of-the-education-system-in-dominica/.
“Remittance Inflows to GDP for Dominica.” Stlouisfed.org, 2020, fred.stlouisfed.org/series/DDOI11DMA156NWDB.
Watson, Elias. “Impact of Travel and Tourism in Dominica: Post-Pandemic Recovery - Explore Hidden Natural Wonders around the World.” Explore Hidden Natural Wonders around the World, 24 Apr. 2025, trinidadtravels.com/impact-of-travel-and-tourism-in-dominica-post-pandemic-recovery/.
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