Haiti/Society

Society in Haiti

An overview of key social indicators. Select a category for detailed trends, charts, and insights.

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Demographics

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Population
11.6M(2023)
Population Growth
1.2%(2023)
Fertility Rate
2.66(2023)
Death Rate
7.8 per 1k(2023)
Net Migration
-31.7K(2024)

Public Health

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Life Expectancy
64.9 years(2023)
Under-5 Mortality
55.1 per 1k(2023)
Maternal Mortality
328 per 100k(2023)
Health Expenditure
3.2%(2022)

Education & Human Capital

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Literacy Rate
68%(2017)
Primary Enrollment
58.1%(1997)
Secondary Enrollment
17.5%(1986)
Tertiary Enrollment
1(1986)
Education Expenditure
1.3%(2022)

Infrastructure & Connectivity

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Internet Users
39.3%(2019)
Access to Electricity
51.3%(2023)
Access to Basic Drinking Water
67.4%(2022)
Urban Population
6.9M(2023)
Rural Population
4.7M(2023)

Current Social Overview of Haiti

A summary based on key social and demographic indicators.

  • Haiti has an estimated population of 11.6M
    2023
    A steady annual growth rate of 1.2%
    2023
    supports sustained population expansion, providing a stable base for economic development. The fertility rate of 2.7 births per woman
    2023
    is above replacement level, ensuring sustainable long-term population stability without significant external migration. Net emigration of approximately 32K individuals annually (or 2.7 per 1,000 inhabitants)
    2024
    adds pressure to demographic transitions and workforce sustainability.
  • Regarding public health, The notably low life expectancy of 64.9 years
    2023
    underscores critical public health challenges that necessitate urgent and comprehensive interventions. Concurrently, Healthcare delivery faces significant systemic challenges, as evidenced by elevated child mortality (under 5 years) (55.1 per 1,000 live births
    2023
    and maternal mortality (328 per 100,000 live births
    2023
    ) rates, suggesting areas for critical intervention and resource allocation. These outcomes are supported by limited healthcare spending, at 3.2% of GDP
    2022
    , which may constrain comprehensive health system improvements and the attainment of higher health outcomes.
  • Basic literacy development shows promise at 68%
    2017
    , but substantial and targeted investment is required to expand educational access and improve outcomes comprehensively. Complementing this, educational access remains notably limited with 58% primary enrollment
    1997
    , pointing to fundamental infrastructure, accessibility, and retention barriers across the educational system. This educational framework is supported by limited educational investment, at 1.3% of GDP
    2022
    , which may constrain the scale and quality of future human capital development initiatives.
  • In terms of infrastructure and connectivity, a still balanced urban-rural distribution (60% urban population
    2023
    ) creates diverse economic opportunities but necessitates coordinated infrastructure development to bridge potential disparities. Furthermore, critical infrastructure gaps are evident, with electricity access at 51%
    2023
    and internet penetration at 39%
    2019
    severely limiting economic potential, hindering social development, and impeding digital integration.

Key Development Insights

Population Dynamics

Managing demographic trends is crucial for long-term economic planning and workforce stability.

Public Health System

Addressing critical gaps in the healthcare system is essential to improve lagging indicators like life expectancy and maternal mortality.

Human Capital Formation

Improving foundational literacy and secondary school completion is a critical priority for unlocking future economic potential.

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Expanding access to basic infrastructure, particularly electricity, remains a key bottleneck for broad-based development.

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