Population of Haiti

As of July 2026, the population of Haiti is 12.2 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 140 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 1.17%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 21.9 years in 2016 to 24.2 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 65.8 years and population density is 440.7 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Haiti peaked in 1988, reaching around 2.08% annually, but has since declined to approximately 1.15% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 156.43 thousand in 2009 to nearly 140.16 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Haiti, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 60.8 years in 2006 to 65.8 years in 2026, representing an increase de 5 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Haiti

Haiti has several cities considered medium-sized by their number of inhabitants, but there are also some large ones. The most populous city is Port-au-Prince, Ouest, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 1.2 million inhabitants. It is followed by Carrefour, Ouest with 511.3 thousand and Delmas, Ouest with 395.3 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Haiti: