Dominican Republic—Social Protection Coverage (%)
Category: Social ProtectionSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #30 of 55Updated April 2026
Latest Value
51.1%
2021
YoY Change
+3.1%
2019 → 2021
Global Rank
#30
of 55 countries
Maximum
59.1%
2016
Minimum
15.2%
2007
CAGR
+9.0%
14 years
Last
51.1%
Previous
49.6%
Highest
59.1%
Lowest
15.2%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Dominican Republic's social protection coverage (%) was 51.1% in 2021, ranking #30 out of 55 countries. This represents a +3.1% change from 2019. Over the past 14 years, the highest recorded value was 59.1% (2016) and the lowest was 15.2% (2007). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 51.1% | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 49.6% | -6.9% |
| 2018 | 53.2% | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 52.3% | -11.6% |
| 2016 | 59.1% | +90.5% |
| 2015 | 31.0% | -10.1% |
| 2014 | 34.5% | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 33.0% | -7.0% |
| 2012 | 35.5% | +13.7% |
| 2011 | 31.3% | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 32.7% | +10.2% |
| 2009 | 29.7% | +28.3% |
| 2008 | 23.1% | +51.9% |
| 2007 | 15.2% |
Top Countries — Social Protection Coverage (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolivia | 96.9% | 2021 |
| 2 | Mongolia | 92.6% | 2020 |
| 3 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 89.9% | 2020 |
| 4 | Viet Nam | 89.4% | 2020 |
| 5 | El Salvador | 88.8% | 2022 |
| 6 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 87.9% | 2019 |
| 7 | Thailand | 87.2% | 2021 |
| 8 | Chile | 85.6% | 2022 |
| 9 | Peru | 83.4% | 2022 |
| 10 | Romania | 79.8% | 2021 |