Haiti
Caribbean · North America
Population
11.77M
GDP (Nominal)
$25.28B
Capital City
Port-au-Prince
Currency
HTG (Haitian Gourde)
Avg Salary
$180/mo
Region
Caribbean
Livability Index 2026
55/100
Cost of Living
3/100
Avg Salary
20.1/100
Safety
32.7/100
Healthcare
30/100
Education
25/100
Overall Livability
Institutional Summary
Haiti is a Caribbean nation with a deeply rich history and culture. However, it currently faces extreme challenges regarding severe political instability, gang violence, and high inflation.
Cost of Living
Monthly Rent (1BR)$300
Monthly Groceries$250
Monthly Transport$30
Utilities & Internet$110
Estimated Total Monthly
$690 /person
AI Algorithm Summary
Major Strengths
- • Stable regional presence
Algorithmic Red Flags
- • Significant safety and crime concerns (Score: 20.1)
- • High income tax burden (30%)
- • High unemployment rate (15.1%)
Economic Performance
📊 GrowingGDP Per Capita
$2,147
Inflation Rate
26.9%
Unemployment
15.1%
5-Year GDP Trend
Migration & Visa
Tourist Entry (3 months visa-free for many)
Work Permit (Employer Sponsored)
Residence Permit (Permis de Séjour)
Visa Difficulty
5/10
PR Eligibility
Possible, but extremely rare for traditional expats outside of humanitarian or diplomatic missions
Employment Landscape
Avg Monthly Salary
$180
Trending
Top Performing Industries
Textiles and Apparel
Agriculture (Mangoes, Coffee)
Remittances
Social Indicators
Life Expectancy
64.1 Yrs
Literacy Rate
61%
Top Universities (QS Rank)
State University of Haiti (UEH)#
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