Income per Person (GDP per capita, PPP) in Haiti: 1800 to Today (and Tomorrow)

At MYRIAD, we examine the statistics of human lives to understand the material reality of our world. GDP per capita, PPP, is more than a metric; it represents the baseline of resources, the quality of shelter, and the availability of nutrition for the people of Haiti. Every value is a statistical fact about the lives actually lived there, reflecting the quiet, daily struggle and the gradual expansion of purchasing power across generations of families.

The historical arc reveals a steady climb. In the 1800s estimate it stood at 1,000 intl-$, rising through the century to reach 1,700 intl-$ in 1900. This growth persisted into the modern era, where in the 2020s, income per person (gdp per capita, ppp) in Haiti stands at 14,500 intl-$. Looking forward, projections suggest a continuing upward trajectory, potentially reaching 44,356 intl-$ in the 2100s projection.

Current data places Haiti at ranking #96 of 157 countries. For an individual born today, the economic environment is vastly different from the 1800s estimate, providing a higher material baseline than their ancestors knew. While these figures outline the shifting resources available to each generation, they are part of a larger human story of survival and persistence.

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