
Spread of COVID-19 in Dominica
Since the beginning of the pandemic until January 28th, 2023, a total of 15,760 infected people and 74 deaths have been reported in Dominica.The total of 15,760 infected people currently represents 21.89 percent of the total population.
Current vaccination status
According to official WHO data, a total of 67,647 vaccine doses have been administered as of January 20th, 2023. More recent data are not yet available to WHO. There are 32,995 people who have received at least one vaccination (45.8 percent). The booster vaccination was received by 3,993 people (5.6 percent).30,659 of these are considered fully vaccinated in Dominica (= 42.6 percent).
This puts Dominica well behind in terms of vaccination coverage. The vaccination rate is higher in 161 countries.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we update the worldwide case numbers daily. A list of all infections and deaths by country can be found on our COVID-19 virus topic page.
Weight and size
Male | Female | |
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Body height | 180 cm | 167 cm |
BMI | 25.0 | 29.1 |
Weight | 80.7 kg | 80.8 kg |
Diseases
Dominica | Ø worldwide | |
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Diabetes * | 11.60% | 8.81% |
Tuberculosis | 0.16‰ | 1.34‰ |
* The number of people suffering from diabetes refers only to inhabitants aged between 20 and 79 years.
Child vaccinations
Dominica | Ø worldwide | |
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Measles | 92.0% | 81.7% |
Hepatitis B | 0.09% | 0.08% |
DTP * | 9.20% | 8.14% |
* DTP is a combined basic vaccination against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus, which should be given to children up to the age of 23 months.
The number of underweight newborns is 11 percent.
Medical supplies

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 1,000 inhabitants and in the EU is 3.57.