HaitiHaiti, located in the region of Latin America & Caribbean , is an internationally classified economy with a "Lower middle income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 11.9 million inhabitants.
From a quantitative perspective, With a Misery Index piercing the 12-point barrier, the domestic economy faces severe frictions, limiting the maneuvering room for its monetary authorities. A sustained disinflationary cycle stands out positively, reducing the CPI by 8.2 points from its recent peaks. Despite its individual figures, it presents a notable competitive lag compared to the average of Latin America & Caribbean (2.3%).
Delving deeper into its institutional metrics, The external profile shows vulnerability due to a deep trade deficit, where imports exceed exports by a margin of 12.8% of GDP.
The demographic pyramid and GDP per capita ($2,694) maintain a standard proportion within its cluster. Foreign investment flows (FDI) remain depressed at around 0.1%, limiting technological transfer.
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$0.03T
-2.71%
Data from 2025
28.6%
Data from 2025
GDP per Capita
$2,694
YEAR 2025
Unemployment
14.9%
YEAR 2025
Debt to GDP
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YEAR
Active Population
11.9M
YEAR 2025
Population > 65 Years
4.8%
YEAR 2025
Gini IndexMeasures income inequality. 0 is total equality, 100 is extreme inequality.
41.1
YEAR 2012
Exports (% GDP)
1.6%
YEAR 2025
Imports (% GDP)
14.3%
YEAR 2025
FDI (% GDP)Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign capital productively invested in this economy.
0.1%
YEAR 2024
| Year | GDP (USD) | Growth (%) | Inflation (%) | Unemployment (%) | Debt/GDP (%) | Exports (%GDP) | Imports (%GDP) | FDI (%GDP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32.08B | -2.71 | 28.64 | 14.94 | --- | 1.56 | 14.33 | --- |
| 2024 | $24.26B | -4.18 | 26.95 | 14.61 | --- | 2.19 | 16.46 | 0.08 |
| 2023 | $19.57B | -1.86 | 36.81 | 14.46 | --- | 3.20 | 22.05 | 0.12 |
| 2022 | $20.11B | -1.68 | 33.98 | 14.54 | --- | 3.91 | 25.86 | 0.20 |
| 2021 | $20.75B | -1.80 | 16.84 | 15.30 | --- | 4.35 | 29.06 | 0.25 |
| 2020 | $14.51B | -3.31 | 22.80 | 15.57 | --- | 7.65 | 29.76 | 0.17 |
| 2019 | $15.02B | -1.72 | 18.70 | 14.10 | --- | 10.56 | 34.01 | 0.50 |
| 2018 | $16.40B | 1.67 | 12.48 | 13.93 | --- | 10.78 | 34.36 | 0.64 |
| 2017 | $15.09B | 2.51 | 10.68 | 13.93 | --- | 11.00 | 31.07 | 2.48 |
| 2016 | $14.07B | 1.81 | 11.50 | 13.90 | --- | 11.60 | 29.81 | 0.75 |