180 countries ranked by safety, peace, freedom and LGBT+ equality
Visiting: Not RecommendedLGBT+ visiting: Not Recommended
Haiti built the Citadelle Laferrière — the largest fortress in the Americas, raised by the world's first Black republic — and its art and Vodou culture run deeper than anywhere nearby. None of it is reachable right now: gang violence has made Haiti the hemisphere's most dangerous place, and every advisory says do not travel. Support from afar and hope the corner turns.
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people — lower is better.
Haiti: 64.3
Ranked 1st in the world for the highest homicide rate.
64.34 homicides per 100,000 people in 2024 — a high rate by any standard.
Higher than 99% of the 230 countries and territories measured.
How peaceful the country is — lower is better.
Haiti: 2.7
Ranked 23rd least peaceful country in the world.
More peaceful than 13% of the 163 countries ranked, scoring 2.731.
Up 3 places since 2024.
Personal and economic freedom — higher is better.
Haiti: 5.8
Ranked 56th least free country in the world.
Less free than 72% of the 165 countries measured — 5.85 out of 10.
Day-to-day life (speech, movement, religion) scores 5.74; doing business and owning property, 6.01.
LGBT+ equality in law and daily life — higher is better.
Haiti: 3.1
Ranked 78th least equal in the world for LGBT+ people.
Ranks behind 58% of the 197 countries scored for LGBT+ equality — 31 out of 100.
The law runs ahead of public opinion here — legal protections score 51 out of 100, everyday attitudes 11.