Rank #83 by World Population
🇭🇹Haiti
Haiti has a population of 11,637,398, ranking #83 in the world. The capital is Port-au-Prince. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .
World Bank: Lower middle income
11,637,398
Population
#83
World Rank
64.9
Life Expectancy
$1,706
GDP Per Capita
Haiti, #83 by world population
Haiti Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Haiti had a population of 3,858,443 in 1960 and 11,772,557 in 2024, a 3.1× growth over 64 years. The peak was 11,772,557 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.76%.
11,772,557
Population (2024)
3,858,443
Population (1960)
11,772,557
Peak (2024)
1.76%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,858,443 |
| 1961 | 3,929,030 |
| 1962 | 4,001,575 |
| 1963 | 4,073,068 |
| 1964 | 4,146,244 |
| 1965 | 4,223,820 |
| 1966 | 4,302,639 |
| 1967 | 4,382,999 |
| 1968 | 4,465,328 |
| 1969 | 4,549,334 |
| 1970 | 4,635,124 |
| 1971 | 4,723,244 |
| 1972 | 4,813,868 |
| 1973 | 4,906,743 |
| 1974 | 5,001,796 |
| 1975 | 5,099,086 |
| 1976 | 5,198,357 |
| 1977 | 5,299,476 |
| 1978 | 5,402,580 |
| 1979 | 5,507,590 |
| 1980 | 5,614,493 |
| 1981 | 5,723,725 |
| 1982 | 5,835,937 |
| 1983 | 5,951,096 |
| 1984 | 6,069,230 |
| 1985 | 6,190,862 |
| 1986 | 6,316,122 |
| 1987 | 6,445,123 |
| 1988 | 6,578,145 |
| 1989 | 6,714,730 |
| 1990 | 6,854,441 |
| 1991 | 6,995,450 |
| 1992 | 7,136,571 |
| 1993 | 7,278,181 |
| 1994 | 7,419,771 |
| 1995 | 7,562,546 |
| 1996 | 7,707,557 |
| 1997 | 7,854,298 |
| 1998 | 8,002,143 |
| 1999 | 8,151,296 |
| 2000 | 8,303,151 |
| 2001 | 8,455,918 |
| 2002 | 8,607,641 |
| 2003 | 8,759,912 |
| 2004 | 8,910,263 |
| 2005 | 9,061,273 |
| 2006 | 9,216,562 |
| 2007 | 9,373,296 |
| 2008 | 9,530,774 |
| 2009 | 9,689,581 |
| 2010 | 9,803,294 |
| 2011 | 9,914,904 |
| 2012 | 10,069,771 |
| 2013 | 10,222,362 |
| 2014 | 10,373,235 |
| 2015 | 10,523,242 |
| 2016 | 10,671,457 |
| 2017 | 10,817,754 |
| 2018 | 10,962,362 |
| 2019 | 11,105,163 |
| 2020 | 11,243,848 |
| 2021 | 11,374,586 |
| 2022 | 11,503,606 |
| 2023 | 11,637,398 |
| 2024 | 11,772,557 |
Demographics
| Population | 11,637,398 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.16% |
| Urban Population | 54.4% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.66 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 64.9 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 40.1 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$1,706
GDP Per Capita
14.5%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
30.8%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
3.2%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.29
Physicians per 1,000
1.0%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
40.1
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
51.3%
Electricity Access
47.8%
Internet Users
64
Mobile Subs per 100
422.3
People per km2
-31,786
Net Migration
Environment
12.3%
Forest Area
Haiti Climate
Haiti has an average annual temperature of 25.9°C (79°F) and receives about 1168 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.9°C
Avg Temp
1168
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 75° | 22 mm |
| February | 24° / 76° | 35 mm |
| March | 25° / 77° | 58 mm |
| April | 26° / 78° | 131 mm |
| May | 26° / 79° | 193 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 109 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 84 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 132 mm |
| September | 27° / 81° | 152 mm |
| October | 27° / 80° | 158 mm |
| November | 26° / 78° | 74 mm |
| December | 24° / 76° | 20 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Haiti
The most comfortable months to visit Haiti are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 18°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Haiti in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Haiti has a population of 11,637,398, ranking #83 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.16%.
Life expectancy in Haiti is 64.9 years. The infant mortality rate is 40.1 per 1,000 live births.
Haiti's GDP per capita is $1,706. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
54.4% of Haiti's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 422.3 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Haiti is available from the World Bank.
The most comfortable months to visit Haiti are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Haiti has an average annual temperature of 25.9°C and about 1168 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically July and the coldest is January.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
With 11,637,398 residents, Haiti is a country in Latin America & Caribbean . Population growth is modest, around 1.2% a year.
GDP per capita is roughly $1,706, placing Haiti among lower-income economies. Life expectancy is 64.9 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 2.7 births per woman, and 54.4% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.