Women in the Dominican Republic
Dominican girls marching in Villa Tapia, Hermanas Mirabal Province. | |
| General Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Maternal mortality (per 100,000) | 150 (2010) |
| Women in parliament | 19.1% (2013) |
| Women over 25 with secondary education | 55.6% (2012) |
| Women in labour force | 51.2% (2012) |
| Gender Inequality Index | |
| Value | 0.429 (2021) |
| Rank | 106th out of 191 |
| Global Gender Gap Index | |
| Value | 0.703 (2022) |
| Rank | 84th out of 146 |
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Women in the Dominican Republic have equal constitutional rights as men in the economic, political, cultural and social fields, and in the family. Their character has been defined by their history, culture, tradition and experience.