How many deaths were reported due to the earthquake in Haiti?

The reported number of deaths due to the 2010 earthquake in Haiti is 222,570. This catastrophic earthquake struck on January 12, 2010, and it was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recent history. The high death toll was attributed to several factors, including the earthquake's magnitude, the population density of the affected areas, and the poor construction standards of buildings in Haiti.

The extent of the devastation caused significant challenges for rescue and recovery efforts, leading to a large number of casualties. This figure has been verified by various sources, including government statistics and reports from humanitarian organizations involved in the recovery efforts. The other figures presented, while they may reflect estimates or public sentiment regarding the disaster's severity, do not align with the documented reports from credible agencies involved in assessing the impact of the earthquake on the Haitian population.