Haiti Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Haiti
Haiti recorded 41.1 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2023, a rate that is among the highest in the world. That places Haiti #8 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Americas average of 20.8 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have risen 305% over the past decade (from 10.2 in 2013). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Haiti at Level 4 of 4: Do Not Travel.
Homicide Rate
41.1 /100k
Safety Rank
#188 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 4 of 4
Data Year
2023
Homicide Rate Trend (2007-2023)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have risen 305% over the past decade (from 10.2 in 2013). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Haiti Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Haiti, the homicide rate for men is 8.5× higher than the rate for women — 74.2 vs 8.7 per 100,000 (2023).
Homicide victims per 100,000 of each sex. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
Armed Conflict Context
Haiti has recorded battle-related deaths in recent years. Conflict deaths are counted separately from homicides — a country can have a moderate crime rate but significant conflict risk, and travel advisories weigh both.
Battle-Related Deaths
193(2024)
Military Spending
0.1% GDP(2024)
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Haiti:
There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Do Not Travel to Haiti due to the risk of crime , terrorism , kidnapping , unrest , and limited health care . Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory Summary On July 27, 2023, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and their family members to leave Haiti due to safety risks. Haiti has been under a national state of emergency since March 2024. This state of emergency remains in effect. U.S. government employee travel restrictions U.S.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Haiti Population & Demographics
Population of 11,772,557, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Haiti safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Haiti at Level 4 of 4 (Do Not Travel). The homicide rate of 41.1 per 100,000 is among the highest in the world.
What is the crime rate in Haiti?
Haiti has an intentional homicide rate of 41.1 per 100,000 people (2023, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #8 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Haiti?
Haiti is currently at Level 4: Do Not Travel. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Haiti compare to other countries?
Haiti's homicide rate of 41.1 per 100,000 is above the world average of 5.2 and above the Americas average of 20.8.