Demographic Statistics for Haiti
Demographic Indicators for Haiti 2010 1995 2005 2015 2025
Population
Midyear population (in thousands) 9649 7570 9205 10110 11252
Growth rate (percent) -1.7 2.3 1.7 1.2 1
Fertility
Total fertility rate (births per woman) 3.2 5.2 3.8 2.7 2.2
Crude birth rate (per 1,000 population) 25 37 29 22 20
Births (in thousands) 240 283 264 226 221
Mortality
Life expectancy at birth (years) 30 55 59 64 67
Infant mortality rate (per 1,000 births) 77 85 64 48 35
Under 5 mortality rate (per 1,000 births) 181 125 90 66 47
Crude death rate (per 1,000 population) 32 12 10 8 7
Deaths (in thousands) 312 92 88 79 84
Migration
Net migration rate (per 1,000 population) -10 -2 -2 -3 -2
Net number of migrants (in thousands) -94 -19 -19 -28 -28
(U.S. Census Bureau, 2010)
Population
Midyear population (in thousands) 9649 7570 9205 10110 11252
Growth rate (percent) -1.7 2.3 1.7 1.2 1
Fertility
Total fertility rate (births per woman) 3.2 5.2 3.8 2.7 2.2
Crude birth rate (per 1,000 population) 25 37 29 22 20
Births (in thousands) 240 283 264 226 221
Mortality
Life expectancy at birth (years) 30 55 59 64 67
Infant mortality rate (per 1,000 births) 77 85 64 48 35
Under 5 mortality rate (per 1,000 births) 181 125 90 66 47
Crude death rate (per 1,000 population) 32 12 10 8 7
Deaths (in thousands) 312 92 88 79 84
Migration
Net migration rate (per 1,000 population) -10 -2 -2 -3 -2
Net number of migrants (in thousands) -94 -19 -19 -28 -28
(U.S. Census Bureau, 2010)
Population Age for Haiti
Age Structure:
38.1% of population 0-14 years old
58.5% of population 15-64 years old
3.4% of population 65 years and over
Average Age:
Total average age: 21.1 years;
Male Average age: 20.9 years;
Female average age: 21.4 years.
(Central Intelligence Agency, 2010)
38.1% of population 0-14 years old
58.5% of population 15-64 years old
3.4% of population 65 years and over
Average Age:
Total average age: 21.1 years;
Male Average age: 20.9 years;
Female average age: 21.4 years.
(Central Intelligence Agency, 2010)
Haiti's Demographic Trends
Haiti's population grew dramatically after 1900, but its life expectancy is among the lowest in the world. The rates of birth and infant mortality are high, and roughly two-fifths of the population is under 15 years or age (for more details on this problem, please see the population challenges section of the website).
Every year, tens of thousands of Haitians attempt to improve their lives and escape the horrible conditions of Haiti by migrating to other countries, namely Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Hundreds of thousands of Haitians currently live in the Dominican Republic, many of them living illegally and under secretive conditions. Many Haitians have also migrated to the U.S., Canada and elsewhere. Since the 1970s, large numbers of Haitians have attempted to illegally sneak into the U.S. each year in small and often dangerous boats. The U.S. Coast Guard has regularly intercepted these "boat people" and returned them to Haiti, but many others were through to have drowned on their way to Florida. Exile communities have also been established in The Bahamas, Guadeloupe and Saint-Martin.
Every year, tens of thousands of Haitians attempt to improve their lives and escape the horrible conditions of Haiti by migrating to other countries, namely Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Hundreds of thousands of Haitians currently live in the Dominican Republic, many of them living illegally and under secretive conditions. Many Haitians have also migrated to the U.S., Canada and elsewhere. Since the 1970s, large numbers of Haitians have attempted to illegally sneak into the U.S. each year in small and often dangerous boats. The U.S. Coast Guard has regularly intercepted these "boat people" and returned them to Haiti, but many others were through to have drowned on their way to Florida. Exile communities have also been established in The Bahamas, Guadeloupe and Saint-Martin.
Haiti's Stage of Demographic Transition
Demographic Transition Model
Haiti has death rates and birth rates higher than the regional average. The death rate, however, is considerably lower than the birth rate, so the rate of natural increase has not declined. (Brea, 2003)
Therefore, Haiti is at the beginning of the third stage of demographic transition. (Brea, 2003)
Haiti also has a young age structure, widespread poverty, low educational attainment and relatively low urbanization, all of which have probably delayed the economic growth that might have fostered better health and preferences for smaller families. (Brea, 2003)
Therefore, Haiti is at the beginning of the third stage of demographic transition. (Brea, 2003)
Haiti also has a young age structure, widespread poverty, low educational attainment and relatively low urbanization, all of which have probably delayed the economic growth that might have fostered better health and preferences for smaller families. (Brea, 2003)