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    📊 Data: from(2024)-to(2026)

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    Haiti

    Haiti at a glance

    Capital city

    Port-au-Prince

    Population

    11.8 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $950/month (Local Market, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Not Free, score 30/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    3.02/5 — rank 158/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    French, Haitian Creole

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    People & culture

    Life here is defined by an indomitable spirit and a culture that radiates through vibrant street art, rhythmic Compas music, and the aromatic scent of spiced griot. The nation continues to navigate complex transitions, yet the warmth of the Haitian people remains its greatest constant.

    ⚠️ Active civil unrest and gang warfare — data reflects severe instability; current conditions are volatile.

    Data shown reflects the most recent available historical records. On-the-ground conditions may have changed drastically. Always consult up-to-date humanitarian sources before making any decisions.