Tobacco Raise taxes: National taxes for tobacco and nicotine products in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Tobacco Raise taxes: National taxes for tobacco and nicotine products was 11.2 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Tobacco Raise taxes: National taxes for tobacco and nicotine products in Dominican Republic, 2008–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tobacco raise taxes: national taxes for tobacco and nicotine products in Dominican Republic is 11.2, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and down 33.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tobacco raise taxes: national taxes for tobacco and nicotine products in Dominican Republic peaked at 17.24 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 8.56, in 2016.
Dominican Republic ranks 78th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Tobacco Raise taxes: National taxes for tobacco and nicotine products in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 17.24 | — |
| 2010 | 17.24 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 17.24 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 16.95 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 8.56 | -49.5% |
| 2018 | 9.78 | +14.3% |
| 2020 | 11.15 | +14.0% |
| 2022 | 11.06 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 11.2 | +1.3% |
Dominican Republic compared with similar countries
- Dominican Republic's 11.2 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5.86, 1.9× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.24 | 17.24 | 17.24 | 1 |
| 2010s | 13.95 | 8.56 | 17.24 | 5 |
| 2020s | 11.14 | 11.06 | 11.2 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tobacco raise taxes: national taxes for tobacco and nicotine products in Dominican Republic?
- Tobacco raise taxes: national taxes for tobacco and nicotine products in Dominican Republic was 11.2 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest tobacco raise taxes: national taxes for tobacco and nicotine products recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 17.24 in 2008.
- What is the lowest tobacco raise taxes: national taxes for tobacco and nicotine products recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.56 in 2016.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for tobacco raise taxes: national taxes for tobacco and nicotine products?
- Dominican Republic ranks 78th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tobacco raise taxes: national taxes for tobacco and nicotine products rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Dominican Republic data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Tobacco Raise taxes: National taxes for tobacco and nicotine products. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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