Haiti Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 81st most populous · Lower middle income
Population right now (estimate)
12,077,972
The population of Haiti is about 12,077,972 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 12.0 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.15% of the world's people.
Haiti is ranked 81st of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 1.10% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 14.7 million. That is 3.1 times its 1960 population of 3.9 million. Population density is 437 people per square kilometre. 56% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
12.0 million
Yearly change
+1.10%
World rank
81st
Share of world
0.15%
Density
437/km²
Land area
27,560 km²
Life expectancy
65.1 yrs
Births per woman
2.63
GDP per capita
$2,694
GDP
$32.1B
Population of Haiti, 1960–2050
Haiti population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,858,443 | — | 140 |
| 1970 | 4,635,124 | +1.89% | 168 |
| 1980 | 5,614,493 | +1.94% | 204 |
| 1990 | 6,854,441 | +2.08% | 249 |
| 2000 | 8,303,151 | +1.86% | 301 |
| 2010 | 9,803,294 | +1.17% | 356 |
| 2020 | 11,243,848 | +1.25% | 408 |
| 2024 | 11,772,557 | +1.16% | 427 |
| 2026proj. | 12,037,506 | +1.10% | 437 |
| 2030proj. | 12,552,359 | +1.02% | 455 |
| 2040proj. | 13,733,853 | +0.81% | 498 |
| 2050proj. | 14,710,862 | +0.59% | 534 |
Haiti vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 14.8 times as many people as Haiti. Bangladesh is 3.1 times more densely populated.
Haiti population: questions and answers
What is the population of Haiti in 2026?
About 12,037,506 (12.0 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Haiti's population growing?
Yes, by about 1.10% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Haiti?
About 437 people per km², with a land area of 27,560 km².
What will the population of Haiti be in 2050?
About 14.7 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Haiti?
Port-au-Prince.
What is the life expectancy in Haiti?
65.1 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.