This is a list of regions of the Dominican Republic by Human Development Index as of 2023.[1]
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| Rank | Region | HDI (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| High human development | ||
| 1 | Region 0 (Distrito Nacional, Santo Domingo, Monte Plata) | 0.783 |
| - |  Dominican Republic (average)
|
0.766 |
| 2 | Region VIII (La Vega, Monsenor Nouel, Sanchez Ramirez) | 0.767 |
| 3 | Region I (Peravia, San Cristobal, San José de Ocoa, Azua) | 0.764 |
| Region III (Duarte, Maria Trinidad Sanchez, Hermanas Mirabal, Samana) | ||
| 5 | Region II (Espaillat, Puerto Plata, Santiago) | 0.761 |
| 6 | Region IV (Independencia, Bahoruco, Barahona, Pedernales Province) | 0.756 |
| 7 | Region V (El Seibo, La Altagracia, La Romana, San Pedro de Macoris, Hato Mayor) | 0.752 |
| 8 | Region VII (Dajabon, Monte Cristi, Santiago Rodriguez, Valverde) | 0.743 |
| 9 | Region VI (San Juan, Elias Pina) | 0.735 |