what language do they speak in haiti

The languages spoken in Haiti are Haitian Creole and French, both of which are official languages. Haitian Creole is the native language of the vast majority of the population and the most widely spoken language, with about 95% of Haitians fluent in it. French is used mainly in official documents, education, and the media but is spoken fluently by only a small percentage of the population, mostly the elite in urban areas. Haitian Creole is a French-based creole language with influences from African languages, Spanish, English, Portuguese, and Taíno. It is not mutually intelligible with standard French and has its own distinctive grammar. Haitian Creole is spoken by nearly all Haitians, while French is regarded as a prestigious language in administrative and formal contexts.