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Trinidad and Tobago

North America · Caribbean · TTO · 5,130 km²
Population
1,368,333
Year 2024

Total number of people living in the country.

Population Density
266.6/km²

How many people live per square kilometer of land.

Life Expectancy
73.5 years
♂ 70.4 / ♀ 76.7

How long a newborn baby can expect to live on average.

Fertility Rate (TFR)
1.53
children per woman

Average number of children born to each woman. About 2.1 is needed to keep population stable.

Median Age
38.1 years

Half the population is younger and half is older than this age.

Net Migration
1,334

Difference between people moving in and out. Positive means more arrivals.

Key demographic indicators for Trinidad and Tobago as of 2024. These numbers give a quick overview of the country's population size, density, birth rates, life expectancy, and migration patterns.

Population Trend

How the total population has changed over the decades. A rising line means the country has been growing, a flat or falling line indicates stagnation or decline.

Population Projection to 2100

Estimated future population based on current trends in birth rates, death rates, and migration. The dashed line shows this is a projection, not actual data.

Birth Rate vs Death Rate

Birth rate (green) vs. death rate (red) per 1,000 people per year. When the birth rate is higher than the death rate, the population grows naturally.

Life Expectancy (Male vs Female)

Average number of years a newborn can expect to live. Blue shows men, red shows women. Women typically live longer in most countries.

Fertility Rate Trend

Total Fertility Rate — the average number of children per woman. A rate of about 2.1 is needed to maintain the population without immigration.

Population Pyramid

Shows the age distribution of the population. Blue bars (left) represent men, red bars (right) represent women. A wide base means a young population, a wide top means an aging population.

Historical Data

Detailed numbers for selected years showing how the country's key indicators have changed over time. Click column headers to sort.

Year Population Growth Rate Fertility Rate (TFR) Life Expectancy Median Age Birth Rate Death Rate
1960 844,943 0.00% 5.41 62.5 21.4 37.8‰ 8.5‰
1965 928,425 1.68% 4.88 64.2 21.5 34.1‰ 7.8‰
1970 991,471 1.09% 3.71 64.9 23.1 27.2‰ 8.0‰
1975 1,053,469 1.21% 3.21 65.6 25.7 26.8‰ 7.4‰
1980 1,121,744 1.27% 3.15 66.5 27.7 29.1‰ 7.2‰
1985 1,187,366 1.22% 2.99 66.7 27.8 27.7‰ 7.1‰
1990 1,252,208 0.85% 2.39 67.6 28.2 21.1‰ 6.7‰
1995 1,295,169 0.53% 1.97 68.0 29.9 16.7‰ 6.7‰
2000 1,319,774 0.38% 1.73 68.6 32.4 14.9‰ 6.8‰
2005 1,294,494 -3.86% 1.63 70.2 34.2 14.3‰ 6.7‰
2010 1,317,714 0.58% 1.61 71.8 35.2 14.1‰ 6.7‰
2015 1,349,667 0.32% 1.60 72.9 36.0 13.0‰ 7.1‰
2020 1,366,725 0.20% 1.57 72.6 37.1 11.6‰ 8.3‰
2024 1,368,333 0.06% 1.53 73.5 38.1 10.7‰ 8.4‰
2025 1,369,156 0.06% 1.53 73.6 38.1 10.7‰ 8.4‰
2030 1,373,115 0.06% 1.55 74.1 38.1 10.7‰ 8.4‰
2035 1,376,809 0.05% 1.57 74.6 38.1 10.6‰ 8.5‰
2040 1,380,236 0.05% 1.59 75.1 38.1 10.6‰ 8.5‰
2045 1,383,394 0.04% 1.60 75.6 38.1 10.5‰ 8.5‰
2050 1,386,282 0.04% 1.62 76.1 38.1 10.5‰ 8.6‰
2055 1,388,898 0.04% 1.64 76.6 38.1 10.4‰ 8.6‰
2060 1,391,239 0.03% 1.66 77.1 38.1 10.4‰ 8.7‰
2065 1,393,305 0.03% 1.67 77.6 38.1 10.3‰ 8.7‰
2070 1,395,094 0.02% 1.69 78.1 38.1 10.3‰ 8.7‰
2075 1,396,605 0.02% 1.71 78.6 38.1 10.2‰ 8.8‰
2080 1,397,838 0.02% 1.73 79.1 38.1 10.2‰ 8.8‰
2085 1,398,792 0.01% 1.75 79.6 38.1 10.1‰ 8.9‰
2090 1,399,465 0.01% 1.76 80.1 38.1 10.1‰ 8.9‰
2095 1,399,858 0.00% 1.78 80.6 38.1 10.0‰ 9.0‰
2100 1,399,970 0.00% 1.80 81.1 38.1 10.0‰ 9.0‰

About Country — Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago is a country in North America (Caribbean) with a total population of 1,368,333 as of 2024. It covers an area of 5,130 km², resulting in a population density of 266.6 people per km².

The average life expectancy is 73.5 years (70.4 for men, 76.7 for women). The fertility rate stands at 1.53 children per woman, and the median age of the population is 38.1 years.

The country's population growth rate is 0.06% per year. Net migration is 1,334 people, indicating that more people are moving into the country than leaving. The infant mortality rate is 17.2 per 1,000 live births.

Demographic Profile

Trinidad and Tobago is located in Caribbean, a part of North America, and covers an area of 5,130 km². With a population of 1,368,333, the country has a population density of 266.6 inhabitants per square kilometer, which is above the global average of approximately 60 people per km².

The demographic structure of Trinidad and Tobago reveals an aging population. The median age of 38.1 years means that half of the population is younger and half is older than this age. This aging population structure poses challenges for pension systems, healthcare provision, and the labor market, as the ratio of working-age to retired individuals continues to decline.

Health and Longevity

Life expectancy in Trinidad and Tobago stands at 73.5 years overall — 70.4 years for men and 76.7 years for women. This is close to the global average, indicating ongoing improvements in healthcare and living conditions. The infant mortality rate is 17.2 per 1,000 live births, which reflects moderate healthcare conditions with room for improvement.

Fertility and Population Growth

The total fertility rate (TFR) of 1.53 children per woman is below the replacement level of 2.1, which without immigration leads to population decline over time. The population is roughly stable at a rate of 0.06% per year. This moderate growth rate reflects a balance between natural increase and migration patterns.

Migration

Net migration in Trinidad and Tobago is 1,334 people, meaning more people are moving into the country than leaving. The country serves as a destination for migrants, which helps offset low natural population growth and fills labor market needs.

Outlook

Based on current demographic trends, Trinidad and Tobago's population dynamics reflect broader patterns seen across Caribbean. As the population ages, adapting social security systems and healthcare to serve a growing elderly population will be a key challenge.

Year Reviews

2024

In 2024, Trinidad and Tobago had a population of 1,368,333. Located in North America (Caribbean), the country experienced a population growth rate of 0.06%.

The total fertility rate stood at 1.53 children per woman. Life expectancy was 73.5 years overall, with men averaging 70.4 years and women 76.7 years. The median age of the population was 38.1 years.

The crude birth rate was 10.7 per 1,000 people, while the crude death rate was 8.4 per 1,000 people. Net migration amounted to 1,334 people. The infant mortality rate was 17.2 per 1,000 live births.

2000

In 2000, Trinidad and Tobago had a population of 1,319,774. Located in North America (Caribbean), the country experienced a population growth rate of 0.38%.

The total fertility rate stood at 1.73 children per woman. Life expectancy was 68.6 years overall, with men averaging 65.9 years and women 71.3 years. The median age of the population was 32.4 years.

The crude birth rate was 14.9 per 1,000 people, while the crude death rate was 6.8 per 1,000 people. Net migration amounted to -5,185 people. The infant mortality rate was 26.1 per 1,000 live births.

1974

In 1974, Trinidad and Tobago had a population of 1,040,761. Located in North America (Caribbean), the country experienced a population growth rate of 1.25%.

The total fertility rate stood at 3.32 children per woman. Life expectancy was 65.5 years overall, with men averaging 63.1 years and women 67.9 years. The median age of the population was 25.1 years.

The crude birth rate was 27.1 per 1,000 people, while the crude death rate was 7.5 per 1,000 people. Net migration amounted to -7,683 people. The infant mortality rate was 43.1 per 1,000 live births.

1964

In 1964, Trinidad and Tobago had a population of 912,963. Located in North America (Caribbean), the country experienced a population growth rate of 1.79%.

The total fertility rate stood at 5.08 children per woman. Life expectancy was 64.0 years overall, with men averaging 62.2 years and women 65.9 years. The median age of the population was 21.3 years.

The crude birth rate was 35.3 per 1,000 people, while the crude death rate was 7.9 per 1,000 people. Net migration amounted to -9,193 people. The infant mortality rate was 54.8 per 1,000 live births.

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