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HAITI AT A GLANCE

Haiti is the second largest island in the Caribbean, located just southeast of Cuba. It occupies the western third of the island of Hispaniola, sharing a border with the Dominican Republic. With a mountainous terrain and over 1,500 km of coastline, Haiti is home to both coastal plains and scenic highlands. Surrounding the mainland are several smaller islands, including La Gonâve, La Tortue, and Île-à-Vache.

QUICK FACTS

  • Location: Caribbean; share island with the Dominican Republic

  • Coastline: 1,530 Km

  • Nearby Islands: La Gonâve, La Tortue, Île-à-Vache, La Navase

  • Capital: Port-au-Prince

  • Major City Population: Port-au-Prince (2.1 million)

PEOPLE AND CULTURE

  • Nationality: Haitian

  • Ethnic Groups: 95% Black, 5% Mulatto & White

  • Languages: French and Haitian Creole (official)

  • Religions:

    Roman Catholic (80%)

    Protestant (16%)

    Baptist (10%)

    Pentecostal (4%)

    Adventist (1-3%)

    Voudou (~2%)

POPULATION OVERVIEW

  • Total Population (2024 est.): ~11.7 million

  • Urban Population: 52%

  • Population Growth Rate: ~0.9%

  • Sex Ratio: 0.98 males per 1 female

  • Sex Ratio: 0.98 males per 1 female

BIRTH AND HEALTH STATISTICS

  • Birth Rate: 23.9 births per 1,000 people

  • Infant Mortality Rate: 52.4 per 1,000 live births

  • Maternal Mortality Rate: 350 deaths per 100,000 live births

  • Life Expectancy:

    Total: 62.5 years

    Male: 61.1 years

    Female: 63.9 years

  • Sex Ratio: 0.98 males per 1 female

HEALTH CARE OVERVIEW

  • Health Expenditure: 6% of GDP

  • Doctors per 1,000 People: 0.25

  • Maternal Mortality Rate: 350 deaths per 100,000 live births

  • Hospital Beds per 1,000 People: 1.3

  • Common Health Risks: Hepatitis A & B, typhoid, dengue, malaria, leptospirosis

EDUCATION AND LITERACY

  • Literacy Rate (age 15+):

    Total: 52.9%

    Male: 54.8%

    Female: 51.2%

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CONSUL GENERAL OF HAITI

NEW-YORK

Protecting the interests of Haitian nationals, promoting Haitian culture, and fostering cooperation between Haiti and the United States.

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