La Altagracia Business Growth Fuels Dominican Economic Expansion

La Altagracia ranks among the most economically active regions, trailing only the National District (32.0%), Santo Domingo (17.4%), and Santiago (15.0%). While the exact percentage remains unspecified, the placement highlights its rising influence, particularly in sectors such as tourism, construction, and services.

Nationally, the ONE recorded 130,655 formal employer firms by June 2026 — a 5.3% year-over-year increase. Commerce led with 31.8% of registered firms, followed by professional, scientific, and technical activities (10.2%) and construction (7.3%).

Small businesses continue to dominate, with 81.6% of firms employing between 1 and 10 workers — up from 80.5% in the prior reporting period. Large firms with more than 151 employees accounted for just 1.3% of total businesses.

Formal employment averaged 2,657,650 workers in Q2 2026, reflecting a 4.0% increase from the same period in 2025. June saw the highest growth, with a 5.2% rise in formal jobs.

The ONE notes that the data is preliminary and excludes firms inactive for 12 consecutive months. In La Altagracia, this trend aligns with its growing role in the national economy, supported by ongoing investments in real estate and tourism infrastructure.

This economic momentum mirrors broader developments in the eastern corridor, where international partnerships are expanding trade and development opportunities.