Dominican contributors increased by 5.56%, reflecting a trend of greater labor formalization
The number of foreign and Dominican workers affiliated with the Dominican Social Security System (SDSS) has experienced significant fluctuations between 2022 and 2024.
In the case of foreign contributors, there was an increase of 10.37% from May of one year to May of the other (of the period analyzed). For Dominican contributors, the increase was 5.56%.
In January 2022, the number of Dominican contributing workers was 2,176,966, while foreign contributors totaled 31,240, totaling 2,208,206 contributing workers in the SDSS. By January 2023, the number of Dominican contributors decreased to 1,863,751, while foreign contributors increased to 36,439, reaching a total of 1,900,190 contributors. In January 2024, Dominican contributors increased to 2,350,062 and foreign contributors to 36,824, raising the total number of contributing workers to 2,386,886. The absolute increase in the number of foreign contributors from 2023 to 2024 was 385, representing an increase of 1.06%.
In February 2022, the number of Dominican contributors was 2,191,827 and foreigners were 31,565, totaling 2,223,392. In 2023, the number of Dominicans decreased to 1,887,300 and foreigners increased to 36,697, totaling 1,923,997, according to data from the Social Security Treasury (TSS). For 2024, Dominican contributors decreased slightly to 2,346,144 and foreigners to 36,804, totaling 2,382,948. The year-on-year change in foreign workers from 2023 to 2024 was an increase of 107 contributors, representing an increase of 0.29%.
In March 2022, Dominican contributors were 2,211,713 and foreigners reached 32,199, totaling 2,243,912 total contributors. In 2023, Dominicans decreased to 1,897,571 and foreigners increased to 37,083, totaling 1,934,654 contributors. In March 2024, Dominicans increased to 2,359,261, but foreigners decreased slightly to 36,860, resulting in a total of 2,396,121 contributors. The absolute decrease in the number of foreign workers was 223, representing a reduction of 0.60%.
By April 2022, the number of Dominican contributors was 2,215,867 and foreigners were 32,598, for a total of 2,248,465. In 2023, the number of Dominicans increased to 1,932,547 and foreigners to 37,043, totaling 1,969,590.
In April 2024, Dominican contributors rose to 2,364,713, while foreign contributors fell to 36,847, reaching a total of 2,401,560 contributors. The absolute decrease in the number of foreign contributors was 196, representing a drop of 0.53%.
In May 2022, the number of Dominican contributors reached 2,231,187 and the number of foreign contributors 33,260, totaling 2,264,447 contributors. In the same month of 2023, the number of Dominicans increased to 1,960,736 and the number of foreigners to 37,189, totaling 1,997,925 contributors. By May 2024, the number of Dominicans increased to 2,355,816 and the number of foreigners decreased to 36,708, reaching a total of 2,392,524 contributors.
The number of foreign contributors decreased by 481, representing a drop of 1.29%.
Analysis of the data indicates that the number of Dominican workers contributing to the SDSS has experienced an upward trend -general data seen in May 2024- compared to the previous year. However, the number of foreign workers has shown more pronounced variations.
Analyzing the trend in the number of Dominican workers contributing to the SDSS, a significant recovery is observed in 2024 after a decrease in 2023. This recovery could be related to various factors, such as the economic reactivation and the increase in the formalization of employment after the covid-19 pandemic.
The number of Dominican contributors increased from 2,350,062 in January to 2,355,816 in May, showing continued and solid growth. Compared to 2023, when numbers were lower, this increase could indicate an improvement in labor and economic conditions.
From here and there
When comparing the data for 2022 with those for 2024, a net increase in Dominican contributors is noted in almost all months, except April and May, where a slight decrease is observed.
In January 2024, there was a slight increase in foreign contributors compared to the previous year. However, from March onwards, a steady decline in the number of foreign contributors is observed until May 2024. The year-on-year change in the number of foreign contributors between 2023 and 2024 shows a mixed trend:
In January, for example, there was a 1.06% increase in the number of foreign workers contributing, indicating a slight improvement in the hiring of foreigners at the beginning of the year.
In February, an increase of 0.29% was recorded, which although positive, reflects a slowdown in growth compared to January. Meanwhile, from March to May, a decrease in the number of foreign contributors was observed, with falls of 0.60%, 0.53%, and 1.29% respectively.
This downward trend suggests a possible contraction in demand for foreign labour or difficulties in retaining these workers.
The growth rate of Dominican contributing workers has been higher in 2024, evidencing a stronger recovery in the national labor market. In contrast, the number of foreign contributors shows a slightly downward trend in the most recent months of 2024.
The JCE looks at those segregated as foreigners
Foreign workers are listed with 37,839 contributions to the Social Security System (SDSS), which is equivalent to 1.58% of the total contributions registered in the SDSS during the month of interest. These foreign workers are segregated as foreigners with ID cards and those without ID cards. Those with ID cards are those to whom the JCE has issued said identity document. Those who do not have the document are added to the TSS records through a Social Security Number (NSS).
Gender
Of the total number of foreign workers who contribute to the SDSS, 66.95% are
men, women are 33.05%.
Proportion
The largest number of foreign contributions corresponds to workers between the ages of 31 and 55.
