As of 2024, the population of Haiti is estimated at 11.77 million. Over the last seven decades, Haiti has experienced steady growth, despite facing numerous economic, political, and environmental challenges. From 3.27 million in 1950 to nearly 12 million today, the country’s demographics reveal both rapid growth in the 20th century and signs of stabilization in the 21st century. Future projections suggest Haiti’s population will peak around the mid-21st century before gradually declining toward 15.1 million by 2100.
Haiti Historical Population Growth (1950–2024)
Haiti’s population more than tripled from 3.3 million in 1950 to 9.9 million in 2010. Growth was particularly strong between the 1960s and 1990s, when fertility rates were high. Since 2010, growth has slowed, but the population has continued to increase by several hundred thousand per decade.
Population by Decade (1950–2024)
| Year | Population (millions) |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.27 |
| 1960 | 3.86 |
| 1970 | 4.64 |
| 1980 | 5.61 |
| 1990 | 6.85 |
| 2000 | 8.30 |
| 2010 | 9.80 |
| 2020 | 11.24 |
| 2024 | 11.77 |
Haiti Future Population Projections (2025–2100)
Looking ahead, Haiti’s population is projected to grow until around the 2070s, reaching a peak of 15.7 million, before beginning a slow decline. By 2100, Haiti’s population is expected to stabilize near 15.15 million, reflecting a demographic transition with lower fertility and natural growth rates.
Projected Population by Decade (2025–2100)
| Year | Population (millions) |
|---|---|
| 2030 | 12.55 |
| 2040 | 13.73 |
| 2050 | 14.71 |
| 2060 | 15.38 |
| 2070 | 15.69 |
| 2080 | 15.70 |
| 2090 | 15.50 |
| 2100 | 15.15 |
FAQ
The estimated population of Haiti in 2024 is 11.77 million.
It has more than tripled, rising from 3.27 million in 1950 to over 11.7 million in 2024.
By 2050, Haiti’s population is projected to reach around 14.7 million.
Haiti is expected to peak around 2070, at approximately 15.7 million people.
Yes. After the 2070s, Haiti’s population will gradually decrease, stabilizing at 15.1 million by 2100.
Source:
United Nations. World Population Prospects 2024.
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