People & economy

Haiti: Population, Economy & Travel Facts

The numbers behind a trip to Haiti: who lives there, how the economy and prices compare, how many tourists visit, and what healthcare and internet access are like.

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Population & Geography

Population
11,123,176
#83 of 197 countries
Area
27,750 km²
#149 of 248 countries
Density
400.8 / km²
#33 of 245 countries

Haiti has a population of 11,123,176 spread across 27,750 km², giving it an average density of 400.8 people per km². This moderate density means a mix of bustling cities and quieter rural areas to explore.

Demographics

Median Age
25.3
Life Expectancy
65.6 yrs
Literacy Rate
68.0%
Government
semi-presidential republic
Ethnic Groups
Religions
GDP by Sector

Population Trends

How a country's age structure is shifting tells you a lot about what to expect on the ground. A growing elderly population often means better healthcare and higher costs, while a young population signals energy and growth but potentially less developed infrastructure.

Age Structure Over Time
Population Growth Rate (%)
Urban vs Rural (%)
Birth & Death Rates (per 1,000)

Economy & Cost of Living

Understanding the local economy helps travellers budget effectively and set expectations. Haiti is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank. Prices are roughly 52% of US levels, meaning costs are moderate and most travellers will find it reasonably affordable.

Income Level
Lower middle income
GDP per Capita
$1,706
Cost of Living
52% of US
Inflation
36.8%
GDP per Capita (USD)
GDP Growth (%)
Inflation Rate (%)
Employment
GDP/Capita (PPP)
$2,800
Unemployment
15.1%

Tourism

Tourism data reveals how popular a destination is and how much infrastructure exists to support visitors. Tourism accounts for 34.8% of Haiti's total exports, making it a major pillar of the economy, so expect well-developed tourist infrastructure, but also crowded hotspots.

Tourism % of Exports
34.8%
Air Passengers
74,542
International Tourist Arrivals
Tourism Receipts (USD)
Air Passengers Carried
Tourism as % of Exports

Health & Safety Infrastructure

Healthcare quality matters when you're far from home. These indicators help gauge what level of medical care is available In Haiti there are 0.29 doctors per 1,000 people, which is well below the global average of 1.7. Travel insurance with medical evacuation coverage is strongly recommended.

Physicians
0.29/1k
Hospital Beds
4.9/1k
Health Spend
$54/person
Infant Mortality
40.3/1k
Immunization
77%
Safe Drinking Water
73.3%
Bottled water recommended
Basic Sanitation
29.1%
Health Expenditure per Capita (USD)
Hospital Beds per 1,000

Connectivity & Digital Infrastructure

Staying connected while travelling is essential for navigation, communication, and remote work. In Haiti, 39% of the population uses the internet, so connectivity can be limited outside major cities, so download offline maps and content before heading to rural areas. There are 65 mobile subscriptions per 100 people.

Internet Users
39.3%
Mobile Subs
65/100
Broadband
0.3/100
Electricity Access
51.3%
Internet Users (%)
Urbanization (%)

Source: World Bank Open Data