Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Housing and Building (MIVED) and the National Statistics Office (ONE) have jointly presented an updated methodology to measure the housing deficit in the Dominican Republic.
The objective is to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date view of the housing situation in the country, benefiting policymakers, academics and the public.
This updated methodology is aligned with the new legal framework for the housing sector under Law 160-21 and the National Multi-Annual Public Sector Plan 2021-2024.
Recognizes the need for a holistic understanding of the country’s housing reality.
The update of the methodology, based on the National Continuous Labor Force Survey (ENCFT), disaggregates indicators at the provincial level and includes additional variables.
It characterizes the housing deficit as quantitative (lack of housing) or qualitative (deterioration of materials, space, or services).
According to the results, the total housing deficit in the Dominican Republic in 2018 is 1,464,463 homes, 32.26% qualitative and 11.84% quantitative.
Most of the deficit (73.54%) is concentrated in urban areas, with provinces such as Santo Domingo and the National District presenting the largest deficits.
The qualitative deficit is mainly due to the lack of basic services, particularly access to water.
On the contrary, the quantitative deficit is mainly due to housing that needs to be replaced.
This updated methodology provides a valuable tool to address housing challenges in the Dominican Republic and guide housing policies to improve the living conditions of its citizens.