Haiti
North America · Caribbean
Severe gang crisis post-2023 and extreme poverty; not safe to visit.
At a Glance
📈Haiti's Human Development Index
0.552
Medium human development#156 of 191 countries worldwide, #23 of 23 in North America.
Higher than 18% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.
UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.
Closest indicators in this dataset
World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.
Nearest countries by HDI
Full HDI ranking, all 191 countries →Haiti
Haiti is the western third of the island of Hispaniola and the first Black republic in history, born from the only successful slave revolution in the Americas, with a culture of extraordinary creative richness expressed in its art, music, vodou traditions, and Creole language. The landscape is mountainous and beautiful, with a coastline of beaches that speak to what the country could offer. It is a deeply complex place that rewards those who approach it with humility, patience, and genuine respect.
- First Black republic in the world, established in 1804 after defeating Napoleon's army.
- Only country in history to be founded through a slave revolt.
- Paid reparations to France until 1947 for the 'loss' of slaves who freed themselves.
Quick Facts
Capital
Port-au-Prince
Languages
French, Haitian Creole
Currency
G HTG
Area
27,560 km²
Nomad Hub
Fixed Broadband
53Mbps
GDP / Capita
$3K
PPP / Capita
$3K
Inflation
28.6%
Unemployment
14.9%
GNI / Capita
$2K
FDI Inflows
0.1%
Education Spend
1.0%
Price Level Index
10th pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 1990
0.441 → 0.552 (+0.111)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 33 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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💬Quick answers
What is Haiti's Human Development Index?
Haiti's Human Development Index is 0.552 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #156 of 191 countries.
Is Haiti safe?
Haiti scores 2.75 on the Global Peace Index (lower is more peaceful), ranked #140 of 160 countries by the Institute for Economics & Peace. That measures national-level peace, not street crime; both are covered below.
What is life expectancy in Haiti?
Life expectancy at birth in Haiti is 65.1 yrs (World Bank), ranked #168 of 195 countries.