Haiti Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Haiti's net migration was -32,052 in 2025, ranked 29th globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Haiti's net migration stood at -32,052 in 2025, a decline of +305 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -31,470 by 2026. Haiti ranked 29th globally.
Haiti’s net migration remained negative throughout the 66‑year series, falling from a peak of –15,862.00 in 1960 to a trough of –34,976.00 in 2018, before registering –32,052.00 in 2025, the 29th lowest figure worldwide. The persistent outflow reflects chronic economic fragility, recurrent natural disasters, and limited labor‑market opportunities that have driven Haitians to seek livelihoods abroad, particularly in the Dominican Republic and the United States. Compared with peers of similar rank, Haiti’s 2025 net migration is slightly lower than Burundi’s –34,727.00 and close to Cambodia’s –31,469.00, underscoring a regional pattern of out‑migration among low‑income economies facing structural constraints. While the recent figure suggests a modest improvement from the 2018 low, the trajectory will likely remain negative unless substantial investments in disaster resilience, agricultural productivity, and formal employment can curb the incentives for emigration.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -31,015 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -31,242 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -31,470 | - | - |
| 2025 | -32,052 | −305 | #29 |
| 2024 | -31,747 | +39 | #28 |
| 2023 | -31,786 | +434 | #28 |
| 2022 | -32,220 | +732 | #25 |
| 2021 | -32,952 | +898 | #25 |
| 2020 | -33,850 | +762 | #21 |
| 2019 | -34,612 | +364 | #27 |
| 2018 | -34,976 | −234 | #29 |
| 2017 | -34,742 | −863 | #31 |
| 2016 | -33,879 | −1,210 | #27 |
| 2015 | -32,669 | −1,279 | #38 |
| 2014 | -31,390 | −1,067 | #38 |
| 2013 | -30,323 | −665 | #39 |
| 2012 | -29,658 | −629 | #42 |
| 2011 | -29,029 | −613 | #47 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Haiti matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Haiti's net migration was -32,052 in 2025. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from the previous year.
Haiti's net migration peaked at -15,862 in 1960.
The lowest net migration in Haiti was -34,976 in 2018.
Haiti ranks 29th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Haiti's net migration is projected to reach -31,470 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Haiti in 2025 was -32,052. This ranks 29th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_haiti_net-migration,
title = {Haiti Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/haiti/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}