The Dominican Republic has the highest per capita immigration rate to the US in the region

The Dominican Republic has recorded the highest per capita immigration rate to the United States in the region, according to data released by the U.S. diplomatic mission in May 2026.

In addition to having the highest per capita rate, the data places the Dominican Republic as the second country with the largest volume of processed immigration cases in the area. The figures highlight the significant scale of migration from the nation toward the United States.