Dominican Republic vs Haiti: Population Comparison 2026
Dominican Republic
HaitiHaiti has 428,006 more people than the Dominican Republic (1.0× as many): 12.0 million vs 11.6 million in 2026. Median age is 28.7 in the Dominican Republic and 24.3 in Haiti; fertility is 2.17 vs 2.55 children per woman.
Dominican Republic
2026- Median age
- 28.7
- Fertility (TFR)
- 2.17
- Working age (15–64)
- 65.7%
- Trend
- Growing (+0.77%)
Haiti
2026- Median age
- 24.3
- Fertility (TFR)
- 2.55
- Working age (15–64)
- 64.7%
- Trend
- Growing (+1.10%)
Population pyramids, 2026
Total Population
Dominican Republic
11.6M
Haiti
12.0M
Youth (0-14)
Dominican Republic
25.8%
Haiti
30.4%
Elderly (65+)
Dominican Republic
8.5%
Haiti
4.9%
Where the two pyramids differ
The pyramids are overlaid so you can read the difference by age and sex: the longer bar in each band marks the country with more people of that age.
📊 Understanding the Population Difference Chart
This visualization shows where and by how much the populations differ between Dominican Republic and Haiti for each age group, split by gender:
Left Side (Males)
Blue = Dominican Republic has more males
Green = Haiti has more males
Right Side (Females)
Pink = Dominican Republic has more females
Orange = Haiti has more females
💡 How to Read: Each age group shows up to 2 bars - one on the left (male difference) and one on the right (female difference). The bar's color tells you which country has more people, and the bar's length shows by how much. For example, if you see a green bar on the left, it means Haiti has more males in that age group.
Notable Differences (>20% variance):
Demographic comparison, 2026
| Indicator | Dominican Republic | Haiti | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 11,609,500 | 12,037,506 | Haiti has 428,006 more (1.0×) |
| Change 2025–2026 | +0.8% (Growing) | +1.1% (Growing) | |
| Median age (2026) | 28.7 | 24.3 | Dominican Republic older by 4.3 yrs |
| Total fertility rate | 2.17 — 0.07 above replacement | 2.55 — 0.45 above replacement | |
| Fertility rate, 2030 (UN projection) | 2.08 | 2.43 | |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 17.0 | 21.3 | |
| Population 2050 (UN projection) | 13.0 million (+11.9%) | 14.7 million (+22.2%) | |
| Peak population | Peaks 2060 | Peaks 2075 |
Differences by age group, 2026
| Age | Dominican Republic (M / F) | Haiti (M / F) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 495K / 477K | 616K / 605K | Haiti has 25.6% more people aged 0-4 |
| 5-9 | 512K / 493K | 615K / 606K | Haiti has 21.4% more people aged 5-9 |
| 10-14 | 520K / 500K | 611K / 604K | Haiti has 19.2% more people aged 10-14 |
| 15-19 | 507K / 487K | 593K / 588K | Haiti has 18.8% more people aged 15-19 |
| 20-24 | 484K / 466K | 554K / 553K | Haiti has 16.4% more people aged 20-24 |
| 25-29 | 468K / 455K | 519K / 522K | Haiti has 12.9% more people aged 25-29 |
| 30-34 | 454K / 446K | 481K / 487K | Haiti has 7.5% more people aged 30-34 |
| 35-39 | 416K / 414K | 436K / 444K | Haiti has 6.1% more people aged 35-39 |
| 40-44 | 372K / 373K | 368K / 376K | Dominican Republic has 0.1% more people aged 40-44 |
| 45-49 | 335K / 341K | 306K / 317K | Dominican Republic has 8.6% more people aged 45-49 |
| 50-54 | 298K / 310K | 249K / 262K | Dominican Republic has 18.7% more people aged 50-54 |
| 55-59 | 256K / 275K | 197K / 214K | Dominican Republic has 29.3% more people aged 55-59 |
| 60-64 | 222K / 247K | 153K / 174K | Dominican Republic has 43.4% more people aged 60-64 |
| 65-69 | 178K / 206K | 111K / 135K | Dominican Republic has 56.0% more people aged 65-69 |
| 70-74 | 122K / 149K | 73K / 97K | Dominican Republic has 59.9% more people aged 70-74 |
| 75-79 | 71K / 94K | 41K / 60K | Dominican Republic has 64.0% more people aged 75-79 |
| 80-84 | 35K / 54K | 19K / 30K | Dominican Republic has 79.7% more people aged 80-84 |
| 85-89 | 16K / 32K | 6K / 11K | Dominican Republic has 175.6% more people aged 85-89 |
| 90-94 | 6K / 15K | 1K / 2K | Dominican Republic has 511.9% more people aged 90-94 |
| 95-99 | 1K / 5K | 0K / 0K | Dominican Republic has 2090.4% more people aged 95-99 |
| 100+ | 0K / 1K | 0K / 0K | Dominican Republic has 25066.7% more people aged 100+ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has more people, Dominican Republic or Haiti?
Haiti has more: 12.0 million vs 11.6 million in 2026 — 1.0× as many, 428,006 more people.
Which country is older?
The Dominican Republic, with a median age of 28.7 vs 24.3 in Haiti (2026).
Which has higher fertility?
Haiti, at 2.55 children per woman vs 2.17 in the Dominican Republic. Replacement is 2.1, so both are compared against it.
How will Dominican Republic and Haiti compare in 2050?
By 2050 the UN projects the Dominican Republic at 13.0 million (+11.9% from 2026) and Haiti at 14.7 million (+22.2%).
Are Dominican Republic and Haiti growing or shrinking?
The Dominican Republic is growing (+0.8% in 2026); Haiti is growing (+1.1%).
