In figures The Dominican Republic has the lowest incidence of dengue fever among 14 countries and territories in the Americas.

The Dominican Republic has the lowest dengue incidence rate among 14 countries and territories in the Americas in a 2026 comparison, with 13.21 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, according to data from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).

In epidemiological week 42, the country had accumulated 1,534 dengue cases, a considerably lower number than other nations in the region.

Brazil leads the comparison with an incidence rate of 666.67 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, followed by Bolivia (470.26), Panama (273.19), Peru (255.86), and Ecuador (243.90).

Other countries with higher rates than the Dominican Republic include Colombia (181.50), Costa Rica (135.62), Guatemala (134.51), El Salvador (108.09), Honduras (94.57), and Mexico (54.98).

Among the territories with the lowest incidence are Puerto Rico, with 29.42 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, and Cuba, with 16.03, although both remain above the Dominican Republic.

In cumulative cases, Brazil reported 1,406,184; Colombia, 94,618; Peru, 83,430; Mexico, 69,533; and Ecuador, 43,350.

Venezuela (13,722 cases), Paraguay (11,348), and Costa Rica (6,654) also surpass the Dominican Republic’s cumulative total, according to data shared by PAHO.

The incidence rate allows comparison of the epidemiological situation between countries with different population sizes, unlike absolute figures, which reflect only the number of reported cases.

Authorities assure that the situation is under control

When consulted by the newspaper HOY, authorities from the Ministry of Public Health explained that the country’s dengue situation remains under control, although cases increased in the provinces of La Romana and La Altagracia over the last four weeks.

According to the data provided, 171 cases were reported in epidemiological week 42, but it was not specified whether that amount represents the national total or only the provinces mentioned.

Authorities said this increase affected the national figures, but assured that they had already controlled the outbreaks detected in both areas and that the situation in the rest of the national territory remains under control.

Dengue fever is decreasing in the Americas

At the regional level, PAHO reported 1,914,591 suspected cases of dengue in the Americas in 2026, of which laboratory testing confirmed 605,321.

The figure represents a 53% decrease from the same period in 2025 and a 61% decrease from the five-year average, according to the agency.

Of the total cases registered, 4,059 were classified as severe dengue and 655 deaths were reported, for a case fatality rate of 0.034%.

During epidemiological week 42, 22 countries and territories reported 34,572 new suspected cases. Of these, 96 were classified as severe dengue, and 12 deaths were recorded.