• 2011 Population and Housing Census

The total population of Dominica as of midnight May 14, 2011 numbered 71,293. The total population comprises 36,411 males and 34,882 registering 1,529 more males than females and a sex ratio of 104.4. This compares to 1,141 more males in the last Census and a sex ratio of 103.2. The total population also represented a net decrease of 434 or a slight 0.6 percent decline over the 2001 head count and a fall below the 2010 mid -year population estimate of 72,729.
source: Central Statistical Office of Dominica

• Dominica Country Poverty Assessment 2008/2009. Final Report
  

Findings from the Poverty Assessment show that the level of poverty has fallen from
39 percent in 2003 to 28.8 percent in 2009. Absolute poverty as measured by the indigence rate has also declined from 10 percent in 2003 to 3.1 percent in 2009.
source: Kairi Consultants/Govt. of Dominica

• Directory of Services for Older Persons in Dominica. 

The publication of this Directory of Services for Older Persons in Dominica is an acknowledgement of the right of older persons to be able to readily identify available national social service provisions, understand the criteria for receiving assistance and have quick access to the respective services. It is intended to remove the mystery surrounding these services and facilitate older persons, their relatives and caregivers in their quest to receive or provide optimum care, whether from the State or from the non governmental sector.
Source: HelpAge Intl./UNDP/Dominica Council on Ageing

• Medium-Term Growth and Social Protection Strategy (GSPS)

The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica (GOCD) Growth and Social Protection Strategy (GSPS) articulates a medium-term strategy for growth and poverty reduction over the next five years. Priorities set in this document make poverty reduction the direct focus of the Government’s economic and social policy. GOCD regards the pursuit of sustained strong economic growth to be the main strategy to alleviate poverty. The GSPS provides the framework that informs the medium-term macro-economic framework,the structural reform agenda, the medium-term public investment programme, and the annual budgets to be presented to Parliament are available to all.  Source: Commowealth of Dominica. April 2006

• Cabinet approves policy on Crime Prevention and Control in Dominica. 13 June 2006

The Cabinet of the Commonwealth of Dominica under the leadership of Prime Minister, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, has approved a policy on Crime Prevention and Control in Dominica. That decision was taken at the Cabinet Meeting of Tuesday, May 9, 2006.

The aim of the Policy is to take appropriate measures to preserve the reputation of Dominica as being a safe place to reside in, by striving for even lower crime rates and a heightened sense of safety among its residents and visitors alike.
Source:Office of the Prime Minister. Dominica

• 2005 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (Western Hemisphere)

All men and women desire and deserve to live in dignity and liberty. As President Bush said: "The advance of freedom is the great story of our time." Promoting human rights and democracy is a worldwide phenomenon and there is a growing global discussion of democracy and the universal values protected by democratic governance.

By defending and advancing human rights and democratic principles, we keep faith with our country’s most cherished values and lay the foundation for lasting peace. Fulfilling the promise of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and building vibrant democracies worldwide will take generations, but it is work of the utmost urgency that cannot be delayed.
Source:US Dept. of State