Spread of the corona virus in Dominica
Current incidence in the week ending 10/03/2022: 1,243.2 new infections per 100,000 populationSince the beginning of the pandemic until October 3rd, 2022, a total of 15,747 infected people and 74 deaths have been reported in Dominica.
The total of 15,747 infected people currently represents 21.87% of the total population. The number of new infections during the seven days preceding October 3rd, 2022, was 895, for a 7-day incidence of 1,243.2 cases per 100,000 population. In the same week, six people died from (or with) Covid-19. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, this results in a mortality rate of about 0.5 percent in Dominica.
Current vaccination status
According to official WHO data, a total of 67,431 vaccine doses have been administered as of September 16th, 2022. More recent data are not yet available to WHO. 32,872 people have received at least one vaccination (45.7%). The booster vaccination was received by 3,993 people (5.6%).30,566 of these are considered fully vaccinated in Dominica (= 42.5%).
Thus, Dominica belongrather to the lower midfield in terms of vaccination coverage. The vaccination rate is higher in 153 countries.
Due to the current corona pandemic, we update the worldwide case numbers daily. A list of all infected and dead people by country can be found on our Covid19 virus topic page.
Weight and size
| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Body height | 180 cm | 167 cm |
| BMI | 25.0 | 29.1 |
| Weight | 80.7 kg | 80.8 kg |
Diseases
| Dominica | Ø worldwide | |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes * | 11.60% | 8.81% |
| Tuberculosis | 0.47‰ | 1.27‰ |
* The number of people suffering from diabetes refers only to inhabitants aged between 20 and 79 years.
Child vaccinations
| Dominica | Ø worldwide | |
|---|---|---|
| Measles | 92.0% | 82.5% |
| Hepatitis B | 0.09% | 0.08% |
| DTP * | 9.20% | 8.21% |
* DTP is a three times combined basic vaccination against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus, which should be given to children up to the age of 23 months.
11 percent of newborns are underweight.
Medical supplies
The medical care provided by doctors and hospitals in Dominica is above average, but is not as good as the average within the EU. The country provides 3.8 hospital beds per 1000 inhabitants. The global mean here is 2.9 beds. Within the EU, 4.6 beds are available for every 1,000 residents. With about 78 physicians in Dominica, there are about 1.08 doctors per 1000 inhabitants. Here again the comparison: worldwide this standard is 1.50 physicians per 1000 inhabitants and in the EU even 3.57.
Spread of the Corona virus Covid19 (SARS-CoV-2)
Average life expectancy by country
Quality of life in country comparison