Displacement Situation in Haiti, Round 13 (May 2026)

International Organization for Migration (IOM) • 2026 • 27 pages

Summary — Haiti's internally displaced persons (IDPs) increased by 1% to 1,466,862 between December 2025 and May 2026, with 84% hosted outside sites. The Metropolitan Area of Port-au-Prince saw a 6% rise in IDPs, exceeding 300,000 for the first time, mainly due to clashes in Cité Soleil. Concurrently, the number of returnees jumped by 89% nationally.

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Key Findings

Haiti's IDP population reached 1,466,862 in May 2026, a 1% increase since December 2025.
The Metropolitan Area of Port-au-Prince experienced a 6% increase in IDPs, surpassing 300,000, largely due to conflict in Cité Soleil.
The number of returnees (formerly IDPs) surged by 89% nationally, totaling 165,937 individuals.
A significant majority (84%) of IDPs are hosted outside spontaneous sites, primarily with host families.
Food, livelihoods, and shelter are consistently identified as the top three priority needs in IDP and returnee host localities.

Full Description

This Round 13 report, covering May 2026, details the displacement situation in Haiti, noting a slight 1% increase in internally displaced persons (IDPs) since December 2025, bringing the total to 1,466,862. This national trend masks significant regional dynamics, including a 6% rise in IDPs in the Metropolitan Area of Port-au-Prince due to clashes in Cité Soleil, and a 5% increase in Artibonite from recurrent attacks. Conversely, the number of returnees surged by 89%, with notable increases in the capital, West municipalities outside the capital, and the Centre department, leading to decreases in IDPs in Centre and North. The report highlights that 84% of IDPs are hosted outside sites, primarily with host families, while 16% are in spontaneous sites. Children constitute 51% of all IDPs, with a demographic disparity between site and non-site populations. Food, livelihoods, shelter, water, hygiene, sanitation, and health are consistently identified as the most pressing needs across host localities.

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Geography

Time Coverage

2026-05 — 2026-05

Keywords

Internal displacement, Haiti, IOM, humanitarian situation, migration, Port-au-Prince, Artibonite, returnees, displaced persons, needs assessment, security, conflict, population movement, Cité Soleil, host families

Entities

International Organization for Migration (IOM), US Department of State, Direction Générale de la Protection Civile (DGPC), National Office of Migration (ONM), Haitian Institute of Statistics and Informatics (IHSI), Housing and Public Building Construction Unit (UCLBP), Education Cluster, Shelter Cluster, CCCM Cluster

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