Haiti's economy in numbers:
Nominal GDP of USD 19.9 billion in 2022.
GDP per capita of USD 1,651 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
Average real GDP growth of 0.6% over the last decade.
Economic structure:
In 2021, services accounted for 54% of overall GDP, manufacturing 19%, other industrial activity 6%, and agriculture 21%. Looking at GDP by expenditure, private consumption accounted for 97% of GDP in 2021, government consumption 7%, fixed investment 18%, and net exports -22%.International trade:
In 1997, manufactured products made up 84% of total merchandise exports, mineral fuels 0%, food 15%, ores and metals 0% and agricultural raw materials 0%, with other categories accounting for 1% of the total. In the same period, manufactured products made up 59% of total merchandise imports, mineral fuels 12%, food 26%, ores and metals 1% and agricultural raw materials 2%, with other goods accounting for 0% of the total. Total exports were worth USD 1 billion in 2022, while total imports were USD 5 billion.Economic growth:
The economy recorded average annual growth of 0.6% in the decade to 2022. To read more about GDP growth in Haiti, go to our dedicated page.
Fiscal policy:
Haiti's fiscal deficit averaged 2.0% of GDP in the decade to 2022. Find out more on our dedicated page.
Unemployment:
The unemployment rate averaged 14.2% in the decade to 2022. For more information on Haiti's unemployment click here.
Inflation:
Inflation averaged 23.4% in the decade to 2022. Go to our Haiti inflation page for extra insight.
Exchange Rate:
From end-2012 to end-2022 the gourde weakened by 71% vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the gourde, click here.
26 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.
Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 8 expert analysts.
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