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Haiti is divided into 10 geographic departments, the West department is the largest and most populated.
Beyond their size differences, each department stands out through its economic potential, agricultural resources, and touristic appeal.
The West and Artibonite departments alone account for 36% of the national territory.
Article 9 of the Constitution establishes an administrative division in three levels: departments, municipalities, and communal sections.
This administrative structure reflects a willingness to decentralize public services in both urban and rural areas, while strengthening local authorities.
The West and North departments are the most densely populated in Haiti, with the highest number of inhabitants per km².
The Haitian population is very young, more than half of the population is under 25 years of age.
The predominance of youth in the demographic structure represents both a potential for development and a major challenge in terms of education, professional training, and job creation for future generations.
The age pyramid reveals a very young demographic structure. There is a high proportion of children and adolescents aged 0 to 14, while very few people are over 80.
Haiti has around 11.77 million inhabitants, making it one of the most populous countries in the Caribbean.
Within roughly six decades, the population has tripled. Demographic projections anticipate continued growth, although at a more moderate pace.
Evolution of the total population of Haiti from 1960 to 2024. The Haitian population has tripled in 64 years, going from 3.8 million inhabitants in 1960 to 11.8 million in 2024.
The West department alone accounts for 35% of the country's total population
The fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman would bear over her reproductive lifetime.
This rate, above the replacement threshold of 2.1, indicates a fertility level that remains relatively high, although declining progressively compared to previous decades.
Evolution of the fertility rate in Haiti from 1960 to 2023. The fertility rate has experienced a dramatic decline of 56% over 63 years, dropping from 6.2 children per woman in 1960 to 2.7 in 2023.
Population density measures the average number of inhabitants per square kilometer across the entire national territory.
This average density hides substantial regional disparities. The West department, for instance, has over 800 inhabitants/km², while some rural areas remain thinly populated.
The population density in Haiti has increased significantly over the past six decades, rising from 142 inhabitants per km² in 1961 to 417 inhabitants per km² in 2022.
Haiti has maintained a relatively stable annual population growth since the January 12, 2010 earthquake.
However, this growth is somewhat declining, as a result of both decreasing fertility and substantial outward migration flows.
The demographic growth rate in Haiti has gradually decreased over the past six decades. This decrease may be linked to the reduction in fertility rates and changes in migration dynamics.
The Haitian population is distributed between urban and rural areas, with a growing trend toward urbanization over the decades.
Despite being a minority, the rural population of 40% plays a vital role in the national economy, especially in agricultural production. However, the shortage of infrastructure and services in rural areas continues to drive migration toward the cities.
In recent decades, Haiti has experienced a significant rural exodus. Until 2012, the population was predominantly rural, but since 2013, it has lived primarily in urban areas.
Evolution of Haiti's Gross Domestic Product in billions of US dollars. GDP has experienced moderate growth despite economic challenges.
Annual inflation rate in percentage. Inflation has increased significantly in recent years, which affects household purchasing power.
Unemployment rate as a percentage of the active population. Unemployment remains a major challenge, particularly among young people.
Evolution of imports and exports in billions of dollars. The trade deficit has persisted for years, which demonstrates the country's strong dependence on imports.
Evolution of the exchange rate between the Haitian Gourde and the US Dollar. The depreciation of the Gourde significantly impacts the economy.
Distribution of Gross Domestic Product by activity sector. The Haitian economy is dominated by the services sector (58%), followed by industry (25%) and agriculture (17%).
A business is considered an MSME if it meets the following two criteria: a workforce of between 1 and 100 employees and an annual revenue of less than 50 million gourdes.
MSMEs constitute a fundamental pillar of the Haitian economy and represent a significant share of employment and GDP. They are often the source of innovation and diversity in Haiti.
Number of enterprises by size (micro, small, medium)
Most MSMEs operate on the street or roadside, while others use residential properties.
Although the majority of MSMEs operate without formal registration, they contribute significantly to GDP (3.2 B USD), almost as much as the 11% registered (4.2 B USD).
Percentage of MSMEs by type of commercial operating location
The majority of MSMEs in Haiti operate in the trade sector, where they primarily engage in wholesale and retail, hospitality, and real estate activities.
Only 16% of MSMEs operate in industry and services: mining, manufacturing, agricultural processing, education, insurance and professional services.
Percentage of MSMEs by economic activity sector
The Haitian education system is largely dominated by the private sector, which provides nearly all educational services.
This distribution makes Haiti a unique case in the region. School fees, combined with expenses for transportation, mandatory uniforms, and textbooks, prevent many families from sending their children to school.
Distribution of schools between private and public sectors. The private sector dominates education in Haiti with 83% of institutions.
According to UNESCO, a person is considered illiterate if they cannot read and comprehend a simple everyday text, or if they are restricted to recognizing numbers, their own name, and memorized expressions.
This national average of 68% masks significant gender inequalities, with 73% of men being literate compared to 64% of women.
Percentage of adults aged 15 and over capable of reading and writing a short simple text related to their daily life.
This indicator measures the distribution of the population according to the highest level of education successfully completed.
The educational structure of the population shows a progressive dropout rate toward higher levels, with nearly half of the adult population having completed only primary education.
Educational completion rate by level achieved, population 25+ years, with reduced proportion at higher levels.
Life expectancy represents the average number of years a person can expect to live from birth.
The healthcare facility network (public hospitals, health centers, dispensaries, etc.) struggles to meet the health needs of the population.
Life expectancy at birth in years. Life expectancy in Haiti is among the lowest in the region, which reflects the enormous health challenges of the country.
Haiti is facing a severe shortage of qualified health professionals, according to the most recent MSPP surveys.
This ratio is well below World Health Organization (WHO) standards, which recommend a minimum of 45 health professionals per 10,000 inhabitants, or 4.5 per 1,000 inhabitants.
Distribution of health personnel by type of profession. Nurses represent the majority of medical personnel in Haiti.
Infant mortality measures the number of deaths of children under one year of age per 1,000 live births.
Since the early 1960s, infant mortality has decreased significantly, from 193.2 in 1960 to 40.3 in 2023, except in 2010 when no decline was recorded.
Evolution of infant mortality rate (per 1,000 live births). Significant progress has been observed in recent years.
This indicator measures the average amount of pure alcohol consumed annually per person aged 15 and over.
Alcohol consumption in Haiti remains relatively moderate compared to regional and international averages.
Annual alcohol consumption per capita in liters. Data shows decrease in alcohol consumption over time.
Hospital capacity represents one of the major challenges of the Haitian healthcare system.
This limited capacity restricts access to hospital care and overloads existing infrastructure, particularly in urban areas.
Number of hospital beds per 1,000 inhabitants. The capacity of the health system is far below the real needs of the country.
This indicator identifies the diseases and pathological conditions responsible for the greatest number of deaths in a population.
Noncommunicable diseases (cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancers) account for 54.8% of deaths in Haiti, ahead of infectious and parasitic diseases.
Distribution of leading causes of death by percentage. Non-communicable diseases dominate mortality causes.
Distribution of the leading causes of death per 100,000 inhabitants. Ischemic heart disease and strokes rank among the top causes.
Electricity generation per capita measures the total amount of electrical energy generated annually per person in a country.
The terms "electricity" and "energy" are often confused, but electricity represents only a portion of total energy demand.
Evolution of annual electricity generation per capita in Haiti, measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh).
CO₂ emissions per capita measure the amount of carbon dioxide released annually per person into the atmosphere.
This is a key indicator of a country's carbon footprint. It includes emissions from fossil fuels, industrial processes, transportation, electricity generation, and heating.
CO₂ emissions from fossil fuel combustion and industrial processes (transport, electricity, heating).
Energy consumption per capita measures the total amount of energy used annually per person, expressed in kilograms of oil equivalent (kgoe).
It represents locally produced energy, plus imports, minus exports and energy supplied to international transportation (ships and aircraft).
Energy consumption per capita in Haiti (kgoe). Energy consumption has been relatively stable since the 1970s.
Electricity access measures the percentage of the population with a reliable source of electricity for at least 4 hours per day.
This rate of 51.3% reveals that approximately half of the Haitian population does not have access to electricity. A situation that hinders education, health and economic development in rural and underprivileged urban areas.
Access to electricity means the share of population having an electricity source that can provide very basic lighting, and charge a phone or power a radio for 4 hours per day.
Access to clean cooking measures the percentage of the population using non-polluting fuels and technologies for cooking.
This low rate of 4.5% means that nearly 95% of Haitians cook with solid fuels (wood, charcoal, agricultural residues, manure), a significant risk factor for mortality and health issues.
Share of population with access to clean fuels for cooking. Access to clean fuels reduces exposure to indoor air pollutants, a leading cause of death in low-income households.
The share of renewable energy measures the proportion of electricity produced from renewable sources such as hydropower, solar, wind, or biomass.
With only 18.9% of electricity produced from renewable sources, Haiti still largely depends on imported fossil fuels for its energy production.
Share of electricity produced from renewable sources in Haiti. Renewables include solar, wind, hydropower, bioenergy, geothermal, wave, and tidal sources.
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