Haiti is a country in Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2025 it has about 11.9 million people (UN estimate), the 81st most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1945Population: 81st
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Region
Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean
Population
about 11.9 million (81st)
Area
27,750 km² (141st)
UN member since
October 24, 1945
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Haiti in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 11.9 million, the 81st most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/10 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 27,750 km², the 141st largest of the 193. That is about 1/14 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 429.
Joining the United Nations
Haiti joined the United Nations on October 24, 1945.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
26 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Haiti’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Haiti on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Haiti, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 13 UN member states in Caribbean. The one with the most people is Haiti.