The Minister of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes, Victor Bisono, announced that the Dominican Republic will close 2025 with over US$5,000 million in foreign direct investment. This projection is based on the climate of political, social, and economic stability driven by President Luis Abinader, which positions the country as a top destination in the region.
From 4,800 to over 5,000 million: the leap driven by clear policies
In 2024, foreign direct investment reached around US$4,800 million. For this year, Bisono assures that over US$5,000 million will be exceeded, resulting from clear rules and investor confidence. Sectors such as free trade zones, tourism, renewable energies, and mipymes have dynamized this arrival of capitals, which only flow to nations with certainty.
Historically, the Dominican Republic has seen a sustained growth in foreign direct investment. Data from the Central Bank confirm that between 2020 and 2023, net entries rose by 25%, with emphasis on manufacturing and logistics. Experts from Cepal validate these figures, highlighting post-pandemic resilience.
Foreign direct investment makes RD a regional leader
Cepal projections for 2026
For 2026, the Dominican Republic will lead economic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (Cepal). This vision reiterates that reforms in macroeconomic stability and legal security have made the country a Caribbean hub for business.
Victor Bisono emphasized that investors value transparency and President Luis Abinader‘s vision. The MICM promotes reindustrialization and support for mipymes, generating quality jobs. In the last two years, over 50,000 positions were created in free trade zones, with projections of doubling that figure for 2026.
Continuous government commitment
The MICM will maintain policies for competitiveness and local production. Bisono underscored: “We continue to attract foreign direct investment that improves lives”. Statistics from the World Bank support that the Dominican Republic rose 15 positions in ease of doing business since 2020.
- Political stability as a key pillar.
- Growth in tourism and renewables.
- Confidence generates more foreign direct investment.
This foreign direct investment not only raises the GDP, but also strengthens the Dominican model against global challenges. The Dominican Republic advances with solidity.
