Highest Unemployment in Dominican Republic

Top 100 cities ranked by highest unemployment

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Highest Unemployment — Dominican Republic

1 Sabana Iglesia 25 5.1%

2 Vallejuelo 23 5.1%

3 San Rafael del Yuma 10 5.1%

4 Cercado Abajo 23 5.1%

5 Enriquillo 03 5.1%

6 Esperalvillo 32 5.1%

7 La Descubierta 09 5.1%

8 Los Llanos 24 5.1%

9 Juan de Herrera 23 5.1%

10 Estebanía 01 5.1%

11 Yaguate 33 5.1%

12 San Víctor Arriba 08 5.1%

13 El Valle 29 5.1%

14 Yayas de Viajama 01 5.1%

15 Villa Riva 06 5.1%

16 Veragua Arriba 08 5.1%

17 Rincón 30 5.1%

18 Galván 02 5.1%

19 Otra Banda 10 5.1%

20 Guaymate 12 5.1%

21 Jima Abajo 30 5.1%

22 Castillo 06 5.1%

23 Tamayo 02 5.1%

24 Licey al Medio 25 5.1%

25 Paraíso 03 5.1%

26 Gaspar Hernández 08 5.1%

27 Nizao 35 5.1%

28 Jimaní 09 5.1%

29 Monción 26 5.1%

30 Loma de Cabrera 04 5.1%

31 Paya 35 5.1%

32 El Factor 14 5.1%

33 Peralta 01 5.1%

34 Tenares 19 5.1%

35 Laguna Salada 27 5.1%

36 Sosúa 18 5.1%

37 Las Terrenas 20 5.1%

38 Imbert 18 5.1%

39 Zona Colonial 34 5.1%

40 Padre Las Casas 01 5.1%

41 Piedra Blanca 31 5.1%

42 Ensanche Luperón 34 5.1%

43 Río San Juan 14 5.1%

44 Villa Jaragua 02 5.1%

45 Miches 28 5.1%

46 Pimentel 06 5.1%

47 Las Guáranas 06 5.1%

48 San José de Las Matas 25 5.1%

49 Fantino 21 5.1%

50 Villa González 25 5.1%

51 Las Matas de Santa Cruz 15 5.1%

52 La Agustina 34 5.1%

53 Sabana Yegua 01 5.1%

54 Vicente Noble 03 5.1%

55 Pedernales 16 5.1%

56 Sánchez 20 5.1%

57 Samaná 20 5.1%

58 San Gregorio de Nigua 33 5.1%

59 Yamasá 32 5.1%

60 Villa Vásquez 15 5.1%

61 Salsipuedes 19 5.1%

62 Comendador 11 5.1%

63 Cabral 03 5.1%

64 La Julia 34 5.1%

65 Cambita Garabitos 33 5.1%

66 Duvergé 09 5.1%

67 San Carlos 34 5.1%

68 Sabana de la Mar 29 5.1%

69 Monte Plata 32 5.1%

70 San Ignacio de Sabaneta 26 5.1%

71 Dajabón 04 5.1%

72 Sabana Grande de Boyá 32 5.1%

73 San Fernando de Monte Cristi 15 5.1%

74 Quisqueya 24 5.1%

75 Neiba 02 5.1%

76 Ciudad Nueva 34 5.1%

77 Monte Llano 18 5.1%

78 Río Grande 18 5.1%

79 Bayaguana 32 5.1%

80 San José de Ocoa 36 5.1%

81 Las Matas de Farfán 23 5.1%

82 Tamboril 25 5.1%

83 Santa Cruz de El Seibo 28 5.1%

84 Villa Consuelo 34 5.1%

85 Constanza 30 5.1%

86 Jarabacoa 30 5.1%

87 Villa Bisonó 25 5.1%

88 Nagua 14 5.1%

89 Hato Mayor del Rey 29 5.1%

90 Villa Altagracia 33 5.1%

91 Cotuí 21 5.1%

92 Esperanza 27 5.1%

93 Salcedo 19 5.1%

94 Boca Chica 37 5.1%

95 Mao 27 5.1%

96 Villa Francisca 34 5.1%

97 Cristo Rey 34 5.1%

98 Azua 01 5.1%

99 Moca 08 5.1%

100 Baní 35 5.1%

Cities with the highest unemployment rates in Dominican Republic face significant economic challenges. Sabana Iglesia has an unemployment rate of 5.1%. These communities often struggle with limited job opportunities, industry decline, or seasonal employment patterns.

High unemployment can have cascading effects on a community, including reduced consumer spending, lower tax revenues, and increased demand for social services. Understanding the causes — whether structural, cyclical, or seasonal — is important for developing effective solutions.

Many cities with high unemployment are actively working to diversify their economies, attract new industries, and invest in workforce development programs to help residents gain skills for in-demand occupations.

Did You Know?

1. In Sabana Iglesia, about 1 in 20 workers is looking for a job.
2. Seasonal economies (tourism, agriculture) can cause unemployment rates to fluctuate dramatically throughout the year.
3. Many high-unemployment cities have seen improvement through targeted economic development and workforce training programs.

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