Bond República Dominicana 6% ( USP3579ECB13 ) in USD

República Dominicana

100 % ▲

Dominican Republic

USP3579ECB13 ( in USD )

6% per year ( payment 2 times a year)

19/07/2028

Prospectus brochure of the bond Dominican Republic USP3579ECB13 en USD 6%, maturity 19/07/2028

150 000 USD

1 300 000 000 USD

P3579ECB1

19/07/2025 ( In 15 days )

The Dominican Republic, occupying the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola, is a Caribbean nation known for its diverse geography, including lush rainforests, stunning beaches, and the Caribbean's highest mountain peak, Pico Duarte.

The Bond issued by República Dominicana ( Dominican Republic ) , in USD, with the ISIN code USP3579ECB13, pays a coupon of 6% per year.
The coupons are paid 2 times per year and the Bond maturity is 19/07/2028

LISTING MEMORANDUM

The Dominican Republic
US$1,300,000,000 6.000% Bonds due 2028
___________________
We made an offer of US$1,300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of our 6.000% bonds due 2028, which we refer to as the "bonds."
The bonds were offered as additional debt securities under an indenture dated January 27, 2015.
Interest on the bonds will accrue from July 19, 2018 and will be payable semi-annually in arrears on January 19 and July 19 of each year.
The first interest payment on the bonds will be made on January 19, 2019. The bonds will mature at par on July 19, 2028. We may redeem the
bonds, in whole or in part, at any time by paying the greater of the outstanding principal amount of the bonds and a "make-whole" amount calculated
by the Republic.
The bonds are direct, general, unconditional and unsubordinated Public External Debt of the Republic, ranking without any preference among
themselves and equally with all other unsubordinated Public External Debt of the Republic, for which the full faith and credit of the Republic is
pledged.
The bonds contain "collective action clauses." Under these provisions, which differ from the terms of the Republic's Public External Debt
issued prior to January 27, 2015, the Republic may amend the payment provisions of any series of debt securities issued under the indenture
(including the bonds) and other reserve matters listed in the indenture with the consent of the holders of: (1) with respect to a single series of debt
securities, more than 75% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of such series; (2) with respect to two or more series
of debt securities, if certain "uniformly applicable" requirements are met, more than 75% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt
securities of all series affected by the proposed modification, taken in the aggregate; or (3) with respect to two or more series of debt securities, more
than 66-2/3% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of all series affected by the proposed modification, taken in the
aggregate, and more than 50% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of each series affected by the proposed
modification, taken individually.
The Republic has applied to list the bonds on the Official List of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and for trading on the Euro MTF Market.
This listing memorandum constitutes a prospectus for purpose of part IV of the Luxembourg law dated July 10, 2005, as amended, on prospectuses
for securities.
Investing in the bonds involves risks. See "Risk Factors" beginning on page 12.
The bonds have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the "Securities Act," or the securities
laws of any other jurisdiction. The bonds will be offered only to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act, and
outside the United States to persons who are not U.S. persons in reliance on Regulation S of the Securities Act Prospective purchasers that are
qualified institutional buyers are hereby notified that the sellers of the bonds may be relying on an exemption from the provisions of Section 5 of the
Securities Act provided by Rule 144A under the Securities Act. Outside the United States, the offering is being made in reliance on Regulation S
under the Securities Act.
Any offer or sale of bonds in any member state of the European Economic Area (the "EEA") that has implemented Directive 2003/71/EC (the
"Prospectus Directive") must be addressed to only qualified investors (as defined in the Prospectus Directive).
Price for bonds: 100.000% plus accrued interest, if any, from July 19, 2018.
The initial purchaser delivered the bonds to purchasers on July 19, 2018, only in book-entry form through the facilities of The Depository
Trust Company ("DTC"), Euroclear and Clearstream Banking, Luxembourg.
___________________
Book-Running Manager
J.P. Morgan
July 19, 2018

The Republic is responsible for the information contained in this listing memorandum. The Republic
has not authorized anyone to give you any other information, and the Republic takes no responsibility for any
other information that others may give you. You should not assume that the information contained in this
listing memorandum is accurate as of any date other than the date on the front of this listing memorandum.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Summary .................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Risk Factors ............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Use of Proceeds ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
The Dominican Republic ......................................................................................................................................... 20
The Economy ........................................................................................................................................................... 30
Balance of Payments and Foreign Trade ............................................................................................................... 65
The Monetary System ............................................................................................................................................. 77
Public Sector Finances .......................................................................................................................................... 103
Public Sector Debt ................................................................................................................................................. 121
Description of the Bonds ....................................................................................................................................... 134
Book-Entry Settlement and Clearance ................................................................................................................ 146
Transfer Restrictions ............................................................................................................................................. 149
Taxation .................................................................................................................................................................. 152
Plan of Distribution ............................................................................................................................................... 155
Official Statements ................................................................................................................................................ 159
Validity of the Bonds ............................................................................................................................................. 159
General Information .............................................................................................................................................. 160
Appendix A -- Global Public Sector External Debt ............................................................................................... A-1

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This listing memorandum has been prepared by the Republic solely for use in connection with the proposed
offering of the securities described in this listing memorandum. This listing memorandum does not constitute an offer
to any other person or to the public generally to subscribe for or otherwise acquire securities. You are authorized to use
this listing memorandum solely for the purpose of considering the purchase of the bonds. Each prospective investor,
by accepting delivery of this listing memorandum, agrees to the foregoing. This listing memorandum may only be
used for the purpose for which it has been published.
After having made all reasonable inquiries, the Republic confirms that:
the information contained in this listing memorandum is true and correct in all material respects and is
not misleading as of the date of this listing memorandum;
changes may occur in the Republic's affairs after the date of this listing memorandum;
certain statistical, economic, financial and other information included in this listing memorandum
reflects the most recent reliable data readily available to the Republic as of the date hereof;
the Republic holds the opinions and intentions expressed in this listing memorandum;
the Republic has not omitted other facts the omission of which would make this listing memorandum, as
a whole, misleading in any material respect; and
the Republic accepts responsibility for the information it has provided in this listing memorandum and
assumes responsibility for the correct reproduction of the information contained herein.
In making an investment decision, prospective investors must rely on their own examination of the Republic
and the terms of the offering, including the merits and risks involved. Prospective investors should not construe
anything in this listing memorandum as legal, business or tax advice. Each prospective investor should consult its own
advisors as needed to make its investment decision and to determine whether it is legally permitted to purchase the
bonds under applicable legal investment or similar laws or regulations.
The Republic has furnished the information in this listing memorandum. You acknowledge and agree that the
initial purchaser makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of such
information, and nothing contained in this listing memorandum is, or shall be relied upon as, a promise or
representation to you by the initial purchaser. This listing memorandum contains summaries believed to be accurate
with respect to certain documents, but reference is made to the actual documents for complete information. All such
summaries are qualified in their entirety by such reference. Copies of documents referred to herein will be made
available to prospective investors upon request to us or the initial purchaser.
The distribution of this listing memorandum and the offering and sale of the bonds in certain jurisdictions
may be restricted by law. The Republic and the initial purchaser require persons into whose possession this listing
memorandum comes to inform themselves about and to observe any such restrictions. See "Plan of Distribution." This
listing memorandum does not constitute an offer of, or an invitation to purchase, any of the bonds in any jurisdiction in
which such offer or sale would be unlawful.

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NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS IN THE UNITED STATES
Neither the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") nor any state securities commission has
approved or disapproved of the bonds or determined if this listing memorandum is truthful or complete. Any
representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The bonds are subject to restrictions on transferability and resale and may not be transferred or resold except
as permitted under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws pursuant to registration or exemption
therefrom. As a prospective purchaser, you should be aware that you may be required to bear the financial risks of an
investment in the bonds for an indefinite period of time. Please refer to the sections in this listing memorandum
entitled "Plan of Distribution" and "Transfer Restrictions."
NOTICE TO INVESTORS IN THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA
The bonds have not been and will not be offered, sold or otherwise made available to any retail investor in the
European Economic Area. For the purposes of this provision, "retail investor" means a person who is one (or more) of
the following: (i) a retail client as defined in point (11) of Article 4(1) of MiFID II; or (ii) a customer within the
meaning of the Insurance Mediation Directive, where that customer would not qualify as a professional client as
defined in point (10) of Article 4(1) of MiFID II.
ENFORCEABILITY OF CIVIL LIABILITIES
The Republic is a sovereign state. Consequently, it may be difficult for investors to obtain or realize in the
United States or elsewhere upon judgments against the Republic. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law,
including the limitation mandated by the Constitution of the Dominican Republic which submits to the courts and law
of the Dominican Republic all agreements executed between the Government and foreign entities or individuals
domiciled in the Republic, the Republic will irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of any New York state or U.S.
federal court sitting in The City of New York, Borough of Manhattan, and any appellate court thereof, in any suit,
action or proceeding arising out of or relating to the bonds or the Republic's failure or alleged failure to perform any
obligations under the bonds, and the Republic will irrevocably agree that all claims in respect of any such suit, action
or proceeding may be heard and determined in such New York state or U.S. federal court. The Republic will
irrevocably waive, to the fullest extent it may effectively do so, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the
maintenance of any suit, action or proceeding and any objection to any proceeding whether on the grounds of venue,
residence or domicile. To the extent the Republic has or hereafter may acquire any sovereign or other immunity from
jurisdiction of such courts with respect to any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to the bonds or the
Republic's failure or alleged failure to perform any obligations under the bonds (whether through service of notice,
attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution, execution or otherwise), the Republic has, to the fullest
extent permitted under applicable law, including the U.S. Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act of 1976, irrevocably
waived such immunity in respect of any such suit, action or proceeding; provided, however, that under the U.S.
Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act of 1976, it may not be possible to enforce in the Republic a judgment based on such
a U.S. judgment, and that under the laws of the Republic, the property and revenues of the Republic are exempt from
attachment or other form of execution before or after judgment. See "Description of the Bonds--Governing Law" and
"--Submission to Jurisdiction."
Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, the Republic has not consented to service or waived sovereign
immunity with respect to actions brought against it under U.S. federal securities laws or any state securities laws. In
the absence of a waiver of immunity by the Republic with respect to such actions, it would not be possible to obtain a
judgment in such an action brought in a U.S. court against the Republic unless such court were to determine that the
Republic is not entitled under the U.S. Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act of 1976 to sovereign immunity with respect
to such action. Further, even if a U.S. judgment could be obtained in any such action under the U.S. Foreign Sovereign
Immunities Act of 1976, it may not be possible to enforce in the Republic a judgment based on such a U.S. judgment.
Execution upon property of the Republic located in the United States to enforce a U.S. judgment may not be possible
except under the limited circumstances specified in the U.S. Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act of 1976.

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DEFINED TERMS AND CONVENTIONS
Certain Defined Terms
All references in this listing memorandum to the "Republic" are to the issuer, and all references to the
"Government" or the "Central Government" are to the central government of the Dominican Republic and its
authorized representatives.
The terms set forth below have the following meanings for the purposes of this listing memorandum:
GDP
Gross domestic product, or "GDP", is a measure of the total value of final products and services produced in
a country in a specific year. Nominal GDP measures the total value of final production in current prices. Real GDP
measures the total value of final production in terms of volume of a particular year, thus allowing historical GDP
comparisons that exclude the effects of inflation. Historically, real GDP figures were based on constant values
referenced to their nominal level in 1991, the year used by the Banco Central de la República Dominicana, the
Dominican Central Bank or the "Central Bank", for purposes of maintaining real GDP statistics. In this listing
memorandum, however, real GDP figures are based in terms of volume referenced to their nominal level in 2007. On
August 21, 2014, the Central Bank officially released new series of national accounts for the period 2007-2014, which
resulted in the following three major changes: (1) the "reference year" was updated from 1991 to 2007, (2) the
incorporation of the latest recommendations of the United Nation's System of National Accounts ("SNA") (2008) that
applied to the Dominican context and for which statistical information was available, and (3) quarterly accounts are
now estimated using chained indexes and a more comprehensive set of indicators accounting for production that were
not collected in a timely manner, such as revenues for selected activities, and other short term indicators. GDP growth
rates and growth rates included in this listing memorandum for the various sectors of the Dominican economy are
based on real figures, except as otherwise indicated.
As a result of the aforementioned changes implemented by the Central Bank, GDP composition by sector was
updated showing variations in the relative importance of each economic activity. In addition, the components of GDP
by the expenditure approach exhibit significant redistributions in their relative weights compared to the accounting
method in place before the implementation of such changes. These revisions are due to changes in relative prices,
improvements in data sources and methodology, integration of new products into the economy, among other factors,
which have had an impact on the composition of GDP as calculated previously for the years between 1991 and 2007,
the reference years.
Balance of Payments
For balance of payments purposes, imports and exports are calculated based upon statistics reported to the
Republic's customs agency upon entry and departure of goods into the Dominican Republic on a free-on-board or
"FOB" basis, at a given point of departure.
Inflation
The inflation rate provides an aggregate measure of the rate of change in the prices of goods and services in
the economy. The Republic measures the inflation rate by the percentage change between two periods in the consumer
price index, or "CPI", unless otherwise specified. The CPI is based on a basket of goods and services identified by the
Central Bank that reflects the pattern of consumption of Dominican households. The price for each good and service
that makes up the basket is weighted according to its relative importance in order to calculate the CPI. The annual
percentage change in the CPI is calculated by comparing the index as of a specific December against the index for the
immediately preceding December. The annual average percentage change in the CPI is calculated by comparing the
average index for a twelve-month period against the average index for the immediately preceding twelve-month
period. The Republic does not compile statistics to calculate a producer price index or a wholesale price index, which
are other indices often used to measure the rate of inflation.

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Currency of Presentation and Exchange Rate
Unless we specify otherwise, references to "U.S. dollars," "dollars" and "US$" are to United States dollars,
and references to "pesos" and "DOP" are to Dominican pesos. Unless otherwise indicated, we have calculated the
exchange rate for each period in two ways: the end of period is the exchange rate reported by the Central Bank on the
last day of such period, while the average exchange rate corresponds to the daily average exchange rate reported by the
Central Bank for all working days during that period. This is consistent with the methodology the International
Monetary Fund or the "IMF" uses to calculate currency exchange rates. In all cases, exchange rate information
derives from transactions in the spot market.
We presented herein certain currency conversions, including conversions of peso amounts to U.S. dollars,
solely for the convenience of the reader and you should not interpret these conversions as a representation that the
amounts in question have been, could have been or could be converted into any particular currency, at any particular
rate or at all.
The DOP/U.S. dollar purchase exchange rate on the spot market, as reported by the Central Bank, was
DOP44.20 per US$1.00, DOP45.47 per US$1.00, DOP46.62 per US$1.00 and DOP48.19 per US$1.00 at the close of
business on December 31, 2014, December 31, 2015, December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017, respectively. The
spot market exchange rate reported by the Central Bank is used by the accounting departments of private companies
and public entities in the Dominican Republic, including the Central Bank, for revaluation of assets and liabilities
denominated in U.S. dollars.
The following table sets forth the annual high, low, average and period-end "reference" exchange rates for
the periods indicated, expressed in pesos per U.S. dollar and not adjusted for inflation. There can be no assurance that
the peso will not depreciate or appreciate against the dollar in the future.

Exchange rates(1)

High
Low
Average(2)
Period end
Year ended December 31,

2013 ....................................................................
42.90
40.36
41.71
42.67
2014 ....................................................................
44.23
42.68
43.45
44.20
2015 ....................................................................
45.49
44.24
44.94
45.47
2016 ....................................................................
46.65
45.46
45.99
46.62
2017 ....................................................................
48.19
46.63
47.44
48.19
2018 month end:

January ..............................................................
48.48
48.20
48.33
48.48
February ............................................................
48.94
48.50
48.74
48.94
March ................................................................
49.20
48.94
49.11
49.20
April ..................................................................
49.33
49.22
49.29
49.31
May ...................................................................
49.33
49.28
49.31
49.31
June ...................................................................
49.35
49.30
49.32
49.34

(1)
Central Bank reference exchange rates.
(2)
Average of daily closing quotes as reported by the Central Bank for all working days during the year or period.
Source: Central Bank.
As of July 11, 2018 the DOP/U.S. dollar reference exchange rate was DOP 49.43 per US$1.00, as reported by
the Central Bank.
Presentation of Financial and Economic Information
The Republic has presented all annual information in this listing memorandum based upon January 1 to
December 31 periods, unless otherwise indicated. Totals in certain tables in this listing memorandum may differ from
the sum of the individual items in such tables due to rounding.

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Data are generally classified as "preliminary" following the end of the relevant period until all the basic
statistics and analytical procedures have been completed. The Central Bank conducts a regular review process of the
Republic's official financial and economic statistics. Accordingly, certain financial and economic information
presented in this listing memorandum may be subsequently adjusted or revised. The Government believes that this
review process is substantially similar to the practices of industrialized nations. The Government does not expect
revisions of the data contained in this listing memorandum to be material, although we cannot assure you that material
changes will not be made.
The Central Bank also periodically conducts a rebasing of GDP data it publishes. The most recent rebasing
was completed in 2014 to update the "reference year" to 2007, and all data in this listing memorandum are presented
on this basis unless otherwise indicated. See "--Certain Defined Terms--GDP." On January 1, 2018, the Central
Bank began conducting the 2018 National Household Expenditure and Income Survey, with the purpose of gathering
statistical information throughout the country on the distribution of spending by Dominican families, as well as the
amount and origin of the population's income. This constitutes part of the research underway prior to the next rebasing
exercise, which is expected to be undertaken during 2018.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This listing memorandum contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements
that are not historical facts, and include statements about the Republic's beliefs and expectations. These statements
are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and, accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on them.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. The Republic undertakes no obligation to update
any of these statements in light of new information or future events.
Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. The Republic cannot assure you that
actual events or results will not differ materially from any forward-looking statements contained in this listing
memorandum. In particular, a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the
Republic's expectations. Such factors include, but are not limited to:
adverse external factors, such as:
o
changes in the international prices of commodities and/or international interest rates, which could
increase the Republic's current account deficit and budgetary expenditures;
o
changes in import tariffs and exchange rates, recession or low economic growth affecting the
Republic's trading partners, all of which could lower the growth or the level of exports of the
Dominican Republic, reduce the growth or the level of income from tourism of the Dominican
Republic, reduce the growth rate or induce a contraction of the Dominican economy and, indirectly,
reduce tax revenues and other public sector revenues, adversely affecting the Republic's fiscal
accounts;
o
decreases in remittances from Dominicans living abroad;
o
increased costs of crude oil resulting from increased international demand or from political or social
instability or armed conflict in oil-producing states, including The Bolivarian Republic of
Venezuela ("Venezuela") and countries in the Middle East;
o
international financial uncertainty that reduces the Republic's ability to obtain loans to finance
planned infrastructure projects; and
o
a decline in foreign direct investment, which could adversely affect the Republic's balance of
payments, the stability of the exchange rate and the level of the Central Bank's international
reserves, and a decrease in remittances from Dominicans residing and working abroad;
adverse domestic factors, such as lower than expected fiscal revenues, which could result in higher
domestic interest rates and an appreciation of the real exchange rate. These factors could lead to lower
economic growth, a decline in exports and income from tourism and a decrease in the Central Bank's
international reserves;
the continuing adverse economic effects of the crisis in the Dominican electricity sector; and
other adverse factors, such as climatic, geological or political events and the factors discussed in the
"Risk Factors" section beginning on page 12 of this listing memorandum.

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SUMMARY
This summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this listing memorandum. It is not complete and
may not contain all of the information you should consider before purchasing the bonds. You should carefully read
the entire listing memorandum, including "Risk Factors" before purchasing the bonds.
Selected Economic Information
(in millions of US$, except as otherwise indicated)

As of and for the year ended December 31,

2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Domestic economy

GDP (at current prices) ..........................................
62,724
66,151(1)
68,890(1)
72,418(1)
76,038(1)
GDP (in millions of DOP, at current prices) ......... 2,619,770
2,877,528(1)
3,099,651(1)
3,333,419(1)
3,613,147(1)
Real GDP (in chained indexes referenced to
125
135(1)
144(1)
154(1)
161(1)
2007)(2) ...............................................................
Real GDP growth rate(3) .........................................
4.9 %
7.6% (1)
7.0% (1)
6.6% (1)
4.6% (1)
Consumer price index (annual rate of change) ......
3.9%
1.6%
2.3%
1.7%
4.2%
Open unemployment rate(4) ....................................
n.a.(5)
8.3%(6)
7.3%
7.1%
5.5%
Exchange rate (end of period, in DOP) ..................
42.67
44.20
45.47
46.62
48.19

Balance of payments(7)
Total current account(7) ...........................................
(2,568)
(2,170)
(1,280)
(815) (1)
(165) (1)
Of which:

Trade balance (deficit) ..................................
(7,377)
(7,374)
(7,465)
(7,559) (1)
(7,580) (1)
Income from tourism .....................................
5,055
5,630
6,116
6,720(1)
7,178(1)
Personal transfers (workers' remittances) ....
4,262
4,571
4,961
5,261(1)
5,912(1)
Net borrowing/lending ..........................................
(2,568)
(2,170)
807
(815) (1)
(165) (1)
Financial account balance(7) ...................................
(4,274)
(3,762)
(1,513)
(2,455) (1)
(1,823) (1)
Of which:

Foreign direct investment .............................
1,991
2,209
2,205
2,407(1)
3,570(1)
Errors and omissions(8) ..................................
(372)
(941)
(1,550)
(748) (1)
(929) (1)
Overall balance of payments, excluding impact
of gold valuation adjustment(9) ..........................
1,334
650
770
892(1)
729 (1)
Change in Central Bank gross international
reserves (period end) .........................................
1,139
195
407
780
731
Central Bank net international reserves (period
end) ....................................................................
4,387
4,650
5,195
6,047
6,780

Public sector balance(1)
Central government revenue(10) ..............................
8,920
9,643
11,957
10,550
11,351
As a % of GDP ..................................................
14.2%
14.6%
17.4%
14.6%
14.9%
Central government expenditure(11) .......................
10,993
11,498
11,857
12,602
13,641
As a % of GDP .................................................
17.5%
17.4%
17.2%
17.4%
17.9%
Of which:

Current transfers to CDEEE ..............................
825
925
546
451
370
As a % of GDP .................................................
1.3%
1.4%
0.8%
0.6%
0.5 %
Central government balance .............................
(2,072)
(1,855)
93
(2,052)
(2,290)
As a % of GDP ......................................................
(3.3)%
(2.8)%
0.1%
(2.8)%
(3.0)%
Overall non-financial public sector balance(12) ......
(2,513)
(2,393)
(137)
(2,044)
(2,419)
As a % of GDP ......................................................
(4.0)%
(3.6)%
(0.2)%
(2.8)%
(3.2)%

Public sector debt(13)
Public sector external debt(14) .................................
16,132
17,280
16,928
18,170(1)
19,124(1)
As a % of GDP ..................................................
25.7%
26.1%
24.6%
25.1%
25.2%(1)
Public sector domestic debt(15) ...............................
12,135
12,049
13,715
15,933(1)
18,091(1)
As a % of GDP ..................................................
19.3%
18.2%
19.9%
22.0% (1)
23.8% (1)
Total public sector debt ..........................................
28,268
29,329
30,643
34,103(1)
37,215(1)
As a % of GDP ..................................................
45.1%
44.3%
44.5%
47.1%(1)
48.9%(1)

Public sector external debt service
Amortizations .........................................................
1,279
1,938
3,450
1,206(1)
1,332(1)
Interest payments ...................................................
490
606
767
918(1)
1,000(1)
Total external debt service ....................................
1,769
2,544
4,217
2,124(1)
2,332(1)
As a % of total exports ...........................................
11.2%
15.0%
24.8%
11.7%(1)
12.3%(1)

(1) Preliminary data.
(2) For additional information on this methodology see "Defined Terms and Conventions--Certain Defined Terms--GDP."

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(3) Percentage change from previous year.
(4) Refers to population at or above the legal working age that is not employed and is actively seeking work, as a percentage of the total labor force.
(5) There is no open unemployment information for 2013 derived from the National Work Force Survey. Open unemployment information for 2013
derived from the Traditional National Work Force Survey was 7.0%. See "The Economy--Employment and Labor--Employment."
(6) Open unemployment information for 2014 corresponds to the average of the last two quarters of the year. See "The Economy--Employment and
Labor--Employment."
(7) 2013-2015 revised data; 2016 preliminary data as indicated. Data for 2013-2016 conforms to IMF's 6th Edition of the Balance of Payments
Manual. For further details of these methodologies and terminologies see "Implementación del Sexto Manual de Balanza de Pagos y Posición de
Inversión Internacional del FMI en la República Dominicana" accessible on the webpage of the Central Bank. The information on the Central
Bank's website is not incorporated by reference herein.
(8) Represents errors and omissions in compiling balance of payment accounts based on double-entry accounting resulting from incomplete or
overlapping coverage, different prices and incomplete times of recording and conversion practices.
(9) As presented in the above table, gold reserves have been valued at their corresponding market prices as of December 31 of each year.
(10) Includes total revenue and foreign grants.
(11) Includes "Statistical Discrepancy" (difference between the overall balance and overall financing).
(12) The non-financial public sector includes the Central Government and non-financial public sector institutions (such as state-owned enterprises
and other decentralized, government-owned institutions).
(13) Consolidated public sector debt. Excludes debt owed by Banco de Reservas to foreign creditors.
(14) External debt is defined as all public sector debt issued in foreign countries and under the jurisdiction of a foreign court, independent of the
holder's nationality.
(15) Net of Central Government liabilities held by the Central Bank.
n.a. = not available.
Sources: Central Bank, Ministry of Finance and IMF.

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