Haiti
- Capital:
- Port-au-Prince
- Continent:
- North America
- Region(s):
- Caribbean
- Largest Cities:
- Port-au-Prince, Carrefour, Petionville
- Abbreviation:
- HTI
12,037,506
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
12,037,506
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Haiti's population is projected to be 15,269,600 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12,037,506 | 1.14% | 82 |
| 2025 | 11,906,095 | 1.15% | 82 |
| 2020 | 11,243,848 | 1.25% | 82 |
| 2019 | 11,105,163 | 1.3% | 83 |
| 2018 | 10,962,362 | 1.34% | 83 |
| 2017 | 10,817,754 | 1.37% | 83 |
| 2015 | 10,523,242 | 1.43% | 86 |
| 2010 | 9,803,294 | 1.59% | 86 |
| 2005 | 9,061,273 | 1.76% | 86 |
| 2000 | 8,303,151 | 1.89% | 87 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12,037,506 | 1.14% | 82 |
| 2032 | 12,802,210 | 1.02% | 82 |
| 2037 | 13,398,066 | 0.91% | 82 |
| 2042 | 13,948,324 | 0.81% | 84 |
| 2047 | 14,443,735 | 0.7% | 87 |
| 2052 | 14,873,915 | 0.59% | 87 |
| 2057 | 15,215,638 | 0.46% | 86 |
| 2062 | 15,467,166 | 0.33% | 86 |
| 2067 | 15,629,320 | 0.21% | 86 |
| 2072 | 15,709,435 | 0.1% | 86 |
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Port-au-Prince has a metropolitan area population of 1,633,591, comprising 13.57%% of Haiti's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port-au-Prince | 1,633,591 | 13.57% |
| 2 | Carrefour | 916,440 | 7.61% |
| 3 | Petionville | 634,454 | 5.27% |
| 4 | Gonaives | 535,136 | 4.45% |
| 5 | Cap-Haitien | 363,827 | 3.02% |
| 6 | Delmas | 359,451 | 2.99% |
| 7 | Saint-Marc | 287,185 | 2.39% |
| 8 | Cite Soleil | 241,055 | 2% |
| 9 | Port-de-Paix | 232,982 | 1.94% |
| 10 | Les Cayes | 166,667 | 1.38% |
As of 2026, Haiti has a total population of 12,037,506, ranking as the 82nd most populous nation in the world.
Haiti has a net population change of approximately 357 people per day, driven by 703 births, 258 deaths, and net emigration of 88 people.
Haiti represents 0.15% of the total global population and 1.94% of North America's population.
Haiti has a population density of 436.8 people per km² (approximately 1131.2 per mi²), making it the 30th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 56.44% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Haiti is Black (95%) , followed by Mixed and White (5%) .
As of 2026, Roman Catholic is the largest religion in Haiti, comprising 55% of the population.