Dominican Republic
vs
India
The relation between Dominican Republic and India is GOOD, with an overall score of 6.47 out of 10.
Chance of conflict between both countries: very rare
Head to head: who leads each category
Dominican Republic
11.5M
India
1.5B
Leads
Dominican Republic
$127.4B
India
$4.0T
Leads
Dominican Republic
$981.0M
India
$86.1B
Leads
Dominican Republic
#119
India
#4
Leads
About this relationship
India and the Dominican Republic established diplomatic relations in 1999, though for many years the relationship was maintained asymmetrically: the Dominican Republic opened a resident embassy in New Delhi in 2006, while India did not establish a reciprocal embassy in Santo Domingo until considerably later, with the Indian cabinet approving the mission in December 2020 and the embassy formally opening on January 1, 2022, an event marked by a visit from India's external affairs minister. Prior to that, diplomatic engagement was sustained mainly through periodic high-level visits, including Dominican President Leonel Fernández's trip to India in February 2011 for the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit and meetings with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, alongside visits by Indian ministers Anand Sharma, Shashi Tharoor and V.K. Singh between 2007 and 2015, which produced cooperation agreements including one on renewable energy.
Trade between the two countries has grown substantially in the past decade, rising from roughly 432 million US dollars in the 2014-15 period to more than 1.1 billion dollars in 2024. The Dominican Republic exports gold, cocoa and aluminum to India, while India ships pharmaceuticals, vehicles, textiles and ceramics in the other direction, and the Dominican Republic has generally maintained a favorable trade balance in the relationship. Indian companies have established a modest but visible commercial presence in the country, including the motorcycle manufacturer Bajaj and several pharmaceutical firms, alongside a business-process-outsourcing center opened by an Indian company at Santo Domingo's Cyberpark. In March 2024 the two countries formalized a Joint Economic and Trade Committee, signed in Santo Domingo by the Dominican foreign minister and the Indian ambassador, intended to meet annually as a structured platform for expanding cooperation in trade, services and industrial technology.
Cultural and technical links, while limited in demographic terms given the small size of the Indian community in the Dominican Republic, estimated at only around fifty people of Indian origin or citizenship as of the mid-2010s, have been reinforced through Indian development-cooperation programs. More than 80 Dominican professionals have received training through India's ITEC program in fields such as cybersecurity, remote sensing, artificial intelligence and green hydrogen technology, and both countries are members of the International Solar Alliance, which they joined together in November 2016, as well as the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.
Recent years have seen continued momentum in the relationship, including a 2023 visit by Dominican Vice President Raquel Peña to New Delhi and sustained coordination between the two countries in United Nations forums, alongside the establishment of the joint trade committee in 2024, both of which point to an intent by both governments to build on the diplomatic infrastructure put in place with the 2022 opening of India's Santo Domingo embassy.
Overall, India and the Dominican Republic maintain a relationship that has moved in the past several years from a largely symbolic diplomatic connection toward a more substantive one, marked by rapidly growing trade, a new institutional framework for economic cooperation, and expanding technical assistance, even though the relationship remains modest in absolute scale and limited by geographic distance and the small size of any diaspora connecting the two societies.
Strengths & comparison
The position in the international influence ranking of India is 4, while Dominican Republic is situated 115 places below in the ranking (position 119). India maintains contact with 197 countries, while Dominican Republic maintains contact with 20 countries. India maintains an excellent relation with 43 countries, while in the case of Dominican Republic, this figure drops to 1.
About Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a country located on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean region. It shares the island with Haiti and is the second-largest Caribbean nation by area after Cuba. The country has a population of approximately 10 million people and its capital and largest city is Santo Domingo.
The Dominican Republic has a diverse economy, with major industries including tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, and mining. The country is a major exporter of sugar, coffee, tobacco, and other agricultural products. Tourism is an important contributor to the economy, with millions of visitors coming to the country each year to enjoy its natural beauty, beaches, and cultural attractions.
The Dominican Republic has a democratic government and is a member of a number of international organizations, including the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and the Caribbean Community. The country has a history of political instability and has experienced several military coups and authoritarian regimes, but it has made significant progress in recent years towards establishing a more stable and democratic political system.
Geopolitically, the Dominican Republic is located in the Caribbean region and is therefore influenced by the politics and events of the surrounding countries. It has traditionally had strong economic and political ties to the United States, but it has also sought to strengthen its relationships with other countries in the region and around the world.
Geography & terrain
Shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti and is the most mountainous country in the Caribbean, crossed by the Cordillera Central (home to the region's highest peak) alongside fertile valleys and coastal lowlands. Tropical climate, wetter in the north and east. Extensive coastline on both the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. The interior mountains offer a natural defensive backbone, but the long, resort-lined coastline is highly exposed to seaborne approach.
About India
India is a country located in South Asia and is the second most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion people. It is a federal parliamentary democratic republic, with New Delhi as its capital city. The official language of India is Hindi, but there are also many other languages spoken throughout the country.
India is a diverse country with a mix of different religions, cultures, and languages. Hinduism is the dominant religion, but there are also significant populations of Muslims, Christians, and other religious groups.
India is a major player in the international community and is a member of organizations such as the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and the G20. It has strong economic ties with many countries around the world and is an emerging economic power.
India has a complex political system, with the national government and 29 states, each with its own elected government. It is a federal system, with power divided between the national government and the state governments.
India has a long history of territorial disputes with its neighbors, particularly Pakistan and China. It has also faced internal conflict, including separatist movements in some regions and ongoing tensions between different religious and ethnic groups.
Geography & terrain
Bordered by the Himalayas in the north (one of the most effective natural barriers in the world) and the Indian Ocean on the other three sides, with the fertile Indo-Gangetic Plain in between. Climate ranges from alpine in the north to tropical in the south, dominated by the monsoon. Historically, most invasions came through the northwest passes (like the Khyber Pass), the one gap in an otherwise well-defended geography.
| Dominican Republic |
India |
|
|---|---|---|
| Government type | Presidential republic | Federal parliamentary republic |
| GDP | $127.4B | $4.0TLeads |
| GDP per capita | $11.1KLeads | $2.7K |
| Military expenditure | $981.0M | $86.1BLeads |
| Military expenditure per capita | $85Leads | $59 |
| Land military expenditure (estimation) | $539.5M | $43.1BLeads |
| Air military expenditure (estimation) | $196.2M | $21.5BLeads |
| Naval military expenditure (estimation) | $245.2M | $21.5BLeads |
| Nuclear power | No | Yes |
| European Union | Not a member | Not a member |
| NATO | Not a member | Not a member |
Strengths & comparison
The capitals of Dominican Republic and India are approximately 13 699 km apart (straight-line distance). There is a standard time difference of about 9.5 hours between them.
Based on shared language, currency, economic profile, borders and international groups, Dominican Republic and India score a 0/100 similarity index. This is a fun, approximate metric — not a scientific one.
Excellent relation (7+/10) with both countries
Which side is each country closer to?
Comparing Dominican Republic's and India's scores against the same third countries shows where each one has a clear edge. Dominican Republic scores noticeably higher with: Colombia, Uruguay.India scores noticeably higher with: Haiti, Taiwan, Israel, Cuba, Germany.
The relation between Dominican Republic and India has decreased recently by 0.0 points, reaching an overall score of 6.5 from a previous value of 6.5.
Score history
Let's suppose a hypothetical conflict occurs between both countries:
Solo scenario: Dominican Republic vs India
Battle narrative
Initial phase
With both the bigger war chest and the stronger air force, India is well placed to seize the initiative early, striking key military and infrastructure targets first.
Force composition
India can also call on significantly more personnel, counting both active-duty and reserve forces. India's advantage extends to naval power as well.
Ground campaign
Dominican Republic's terrain could make a rapid ground campaign difficult: The interior mountains offer a natural defensive backbone, but the long, resort-lined coastline is highly exposed to seaborne approach. Santo Domingo would likely be a focal point of the campaign: The capital and largest port on the south coast, serving as the country's principal center of government and maritime trade. India's terrain could make a rapid ground campaign difficult: Bordered by the Himalayas in the north (one of the most effective natural barriers in the world) and the Indian Ocean on the other three sides, with the fertile Indo-Gangetic Plain in between. Siachen Glacier would likely be a focal point of the campaign: The world's highest militarized battlefield, disputed with Pakistan, overlooking approaches between Ladakh and the Karakoram range. India's larger population could also support a prolonged resistance.
Prolonged conflict
India's stronger economy could help sustain military operations in a prolonged conflict. India also devotes a larger share of its economy to defense (about 2.2% of GDP), a more militarized posture that could be easier to sustain over time. Occupying Dominican Republic outright would likely prove costly given its terrain.
Overall assessment
India enters this matchup as the stronger side on paper, with roughly a 86.7% probability of winning. That advantage would still need to be converted into an actual battlefield result against Dominican Republic, which real conflicts rarely guarantee.
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