Haiti GDP Per Capita (2026)
Haiti has a developing Caribbean economy supported by agriculture, trade, services, small-scale manufacturing, construction, and remittance-related household activity. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic production compares with the size of the population and helps track economic output per resident through periods of significant disruption. Explore Haiti’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, economic changes, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$3,079
Est. in USD
World Rank
#144
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+20.4%
+$522
North America Rank
#23
Out of 23 countries
1. Haiti GDP Per Capita in 2026
Haiti’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across agriculture, services, trade, manufacturing, and other activities. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized way to assess economic output on a per-person basis. The measure is particularly useful for understanding how changes in national production affect average output per resident over time.
2. Haiti GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Haiti GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,079 | +20.4% |
| 2025 | $2,557 | +25.3% |
| 2024 | $2,041 | +27.3% |
| 2023 | $1,603 | -2.4% |
| 2022 | $1,643 | -6.9% |
| 2021 | $1,765 | +42.9% |
| 2020 | $1,235 | -3.3% |
| 2019 | $1,277 | -11.4% |
| 2018 | $1,442 | +7.9% |
| 2017 | $1,337 | +5.9% |
| 2016 | $1,263 | -7.1% |
| 2015 | $1,359 | -3.5% |
| 2014 | $1,409 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | $1,409 | +7.1% |
| 2012 | $1,316 | +3.7% |
| 2011 | $1,269 | +8.0% |
| 2010 | $1,175 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | $1,169 | +8.8% |
| 2008 | $1,074 | +8.3% |
| 2007 | $992 | +24.8% |
| 2006 | $795 | +2.8% |
| 2005 | $773 | +17.1% |
| 2004 | $660 | +22.0% |
| 2003 | $541 | -20.9% |
| 2002 | $684 | -5.1% |
| 2001 | $721 | -9.2% |
| 2000 | $794 | -6.4% |
| 1999 | $848 | +9.6% |
| 1998 | $774 | +9.5% |
| 1997 | $707 | +12.9% |
| 1996 | $626 | +1.3% |
| 1995 | $618 | +55.7% |
| 1994 | $397 | +170.1% |
| 1993 | $147 | +17.6% |
| 1992 | $125 | -41.0% |
| 1991 | $212 | -11.7% |
| 1990 | $240 | +24.4% |
| 1989 | $193 | -9.4% |
| 1988 | $213 | -34.9% |
| 1987 | $327 | -51.6% |
| 1986 | $676 | +9.2% |
| 1985 | $619 | +9.0% |
| 1984 | $568 | +8.8% |
| 1983 | $522 | +5.5% |
| 1982 | $495 | +2.3% |
| 1981 | $484 | +8.0% |
| 1980 | $448 | — |
4. Haiti GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+20.4%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+74.4%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+143.8%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+287.3%
(2006 to 2026)
Haiti’s GDP per capita can be affected by political instability, natural disasters, inflation, exchange rates, investment, remittances, population growth, and disruptions to domestic economic activity. These factors can produce significant changes in both total production and per-person output. Historical data helps show how GDP per capita has evolved through periods of crisis, recovery, and economic adjustment.
5. Haiti GDP Per Capita vs North America and World
Haiti
$3,079
North America Average
$30,373
World Average
$25,179
$0
$15,186
$30,373
USD
Haiti’s GDP per capita is approximately
89.9%
below the
North America average
and
87.8%
below the world average.
6. Haiti GDP Per Capita Ranking in North America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Jamaica | $8,356 |
| #18 | Belize | $8,134 |
| #19 | Guatemala | $6,810 |
| #20 | El Salvador | $6,196 |
| #21 | Honduras | $3,711 |
| #22 | Nicaragua | $3,559 |
| #23 | Haiti | $3,079 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Haiti
Haiti GDP (Nominal)
$39.2 Billion
(2026)
Haiti GDP Per Capita
$3,079
(2026)
Haiti’s total GDP measures the full scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP highlights the overall size of the Haitian economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of economic production generated for each resident. Looking at both indicators together gives a broader economic perspective.
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8. Haiti GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $3,497 | +13.6% |
| 2028 | $3,636 | +4.0% |
| 2029 | $3,654 | +0.5% |
| 2030 | $3,642 | -0.3% |
Haiti GDP per capita is projected to reach $3,642 by 2030, representing a 18.3% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Haiti GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Haiti GDP per capita is estimated at $3,079 in 2026.
It ranks #144 globally and #23 in North America.
GDP per capita increased by 20.4% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 74.4%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 143.8%.
It is approximately 89.9% below the North America average.
It is approximately 87.8% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $3,642 by 2030, 18.3% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Haiti GDP Per Capita FAQs
Haiti GDP per capita is estimated at $3,079 in 2026.
Haiti ranks #144 globally and #23 in North America by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 20.4% compared with 2025.
Haiti GDP per capita was approximately $1,359 in 2015.
Haiti GDP per capita is approximately 89.9% below the North America average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.