In Haiti, the Lack of Valid ID Card Hinders Economic Inclusion

Between 2.7 and 3.1 million adult Haitians do not possess a valid Unique National Identification Card, according to estimates reported by the World Bank. Behind this administrative gap lie challenges in accessing financial services, formal employment, and social protection, which a new diagnosis aims to address.<\/strong><\/p>

About one in three adults in Haiti still does not have a valid ID card. This estimate, presented by the World Bank in a statement dated October 27, 2026, announcing its "Ecosystem Identification Diagnosis: Ha