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Haiti population overview
Haiti is the 5th most populous of 41 countries and territories in North America. The United Nations put the population at 11,973,084 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +1.1% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 354 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 255,027 births (21.3 per 1,000 people) and 93,390 deaths (7.8 per 1,000), and net emigration of roughly 32,327 people. The infant mortality rate is 42.6 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 3,858,443 in 1960 to 11,906,095 in 2025 — a change of +208.6%, or +1.7% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 24.3 years; life expectancy at birth is 65.5 years; women have on average 2.6 children (2024, above the 2.1 replacement level); 30.8% of residents are under 15 and 4.8% are 65 or older (2025); 55.6% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Port-au-Prince. Haiti covers 27,750 km², giving a population density of about 435 people per km². GDP was $32.08B in 2025 — about $2,694 per person (World Bank classification: lower middle income).
Haiti population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 12,076,204 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 11,973,084 |
| World rank | #82 of 238 |
| Rank in North America | #5 of 41 |
| Share of world population | 0.1% |
| Annual growth rate | +1.1% |
| Births per year est. | 255,027 |
| Deaths per year est. | 93,390 |
| Net migration per year est. | -32,327 |
| Birth rate | 21.3 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 7.8 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 42.6 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 97.7 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 24.3 years |
| Life expectancy | 65.5 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 2.6 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 55.6% |
| Surface area 2023 | 27,750 km² |
| Population density | 435 per km² |
| Capital | Port-au-Prince |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 | $32.08B |
| GDP per capita 2025 | $2,694 |
| Income group World Bank | Lower middle income |
Haiti population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 12,076,204 | – | – |
| 2025 | 11,906,095 | +133,538 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | 11,772,557 | +135,159 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 11,637,398 | +133,792 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 11,503,606 | +129,020 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 11,374,586 | +130,738 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 11,243,848 | +720,606 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 10,523,242 | +719,948 | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 9,803,294 | +742,021 | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 9,061,273 | +758,122 | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 8,303,151 | +740,605 | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 7,562,546 | +708,105 | +2% |
| 1990 | 6,854,441 | +663,579 | +2.1% |
| 1985 | 6,190,862 | +576,369 | +2% |
| 1980 | 5,614,493 | +515,407 | +1.9% |
| 1975 | 5,099,086 | +463,962 | +1.9% |
| 1970 | 4,635,124 | +411,304 | +1.9% |
| 1965 | 4,223,820 | +365,377 | +1.8% |
| 1960 | 3,858,443 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
About Haiti
Population over time
- From 3,858,443 in 1960 to 12,076,204 today — up 213%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +1.2% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 65.1 years (2024), up 21.7 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 2.6 births per woman (2024) — above the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 21.9 births vs 7.8 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Natural increase of 14.1 per 1,000 a year, before migration.
Age structure
- 30.8% of the population is under 15 and 4.8% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 3.3% in 1960 — the population is aging.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 3.51 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions peaked at 3.59 Mt in 2019 — down 2.3% since.
- Per person: 0.3 t in 2024, vs 0.12 t in 1970.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 324 kg of oil equivalent per person (2023), down 6% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 76.7% of final energy in 2021 (-10.5 points since 1990).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 12.3% of land area (2023).
- Net deforestation: cover fell from 13.9% to 12.3% since 1990 — roughly 453 km² of forest lost.
Urban population (% of total)
- 55.6% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 15.2% in 1960 (+40.4 points).
- Became majority-urban around 2016.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: low–medium — freshwater withdrawals are 11.1% of renewable internal resources (2022, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 1,131 m³ in 2022, down 65.8% since 1961.
Economy
- GDP: $32.08B in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 116% since 2015.
- That works out to $2,694 per person.
Unemployment & inflation
- Unemployment: 14.9% of the labor force (2025, ILO estimate).
- Consumer-price inflation: 28.6% in 2025 — persistently high inflation erodes real incomes.
Internet & mobile
- 47.9% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 65.2 per 100 people (2022).
Haiti in the news
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Haiti in 2026?
As of October 2026, Haiti has an estimated population of 12,076,204. The United Nations estimated 11,973,084 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +1.1% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Haiti growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +1.1% per year — roughly 354 more people every day. Each year there are about 255,027 births and 93,390 deaths, with net migration of -32,327.
What is the population density of Haiti?
About 435 people per square kilometre: 12,076,204 people living on 27,750 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Haiti?
The median age is 24.3 years, and life expectancy at birth is 65.5 years. 30.8% of the population is under 15 and 4.8% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Haiti rank by population?
Haiti is the 82nd most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 5th in North America, with 0.1% of the global population.
How has the population of Haiti changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 3,858,443; by 2025 it had grown to 11,906,095 (+208.6%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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