Mobility Situation Report - Haiti
Summary — This report analyzes internal population mobility in Haiti from July 2023 to June 2024, showing a significant outflow of 30,800 people from the West department to other regions.
Key Findings
- The West department lost 30,800 residents due to internal mobility from July 2023 to June 2024.
- Southern departments received the largest population influxes: South (+7,500), South-East (+6,900), Nippes (+4,100), and Grand'Anse (+3,100).
- Within Port-au-Prince, 30,000 people left 1ère Section Turgeau over 12 months.
- The largest population changes occurred from January 2024 onwards.
- Urban communal sections can experience fluctuations of over 1,000 residents month-to-month.
Full Description
This preparedness report examines internal population mobility patterns across Haiti from July 2023 to June 2024, using mobile phone data (CDRs) to track population movements. The study reveals significant demographic shifts, with the West (Ouest) department experiencing a net loss of 30,800 residents over the 12-month period.
The data shows that people leaving the West department relocated throughout the country, with the Greater South region receiving the largest influxes: the South department gained 7,500 people (including 3,000 in Les Cayes), South-East received 6,900 (including 2,000 in Jacmel), Nippes gained 4,100, and Grand'Anse received 3,100 additional residents. The North department also saw an increase of 4,100 people, including 2,000 in central Cap Haïtien.
Within the West department, the report highlights that 30,000 people left the 1ère Section Turgeau in Port-au-Prince commune over the last 12 months. The largest population changes occurred from January 2024 onwards, with urban communal sections experiencing significant fluctuations that can exceed 1,000 residents from one month to the next. The report emphasizes the importance of these monthly population estimates for crisis preparedness and response planning, as they provide up-to-date information on population exposure to hazards and predictable trends in demographic changes.