Rank #193 by World Population

🇹🇹Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago has a population of 1,367,510, ranking #193 in the world. The capital is Port-of-Spain. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .

World Bank: High income

1,367,510

Population

#193

World Rank

73.5

Life Expectancy

$18,308

GDP Per Capita

Trinidad and Tobago, #193 by world population

Trinidad and Tobago Population History (1960-2024)

The country of Trinidad and Tobago had a population of 844,943 in 1960 and 1,368,333 in 2024, a 61.9% growth over 64 years. The peak was 1,368,333 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.76%.

Trinidad and Tobago population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

1,368,333

Population (2024)

844,943

Population (1960)

1,368,333

Peak (2024)

0.76%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
1960	844,943	-	-	estimate
1961	863,144	+18,201	+2.15%	estimate
1962	880,194	+17,050	+1.98%	estimate
1963	896,804	+16,610	+1.89%	estimate
1964	912,963	+16,159	+1.80%	estimate
1965	928,425	+15,462	+1.69%	estimate
1966	942,937	+14,512	+1.56%	estimate
1967	956,418	+13,481	+1.43%	estimate
1968	969,006	+12,588	+1.32%	estimate
1969	980,706	+11,700	+1.21%	estimate
1970	991,471	+10,765	+1.10%	estimate
1971	1,002,585	+11,114	+1.12%	estimate
1972	1,014,921	+12,336	+1.23%	estimate
1973	1,027,851	+12,930	+1.27%	estimate
1974	1,040,761	+12,910	+1.26%	estimate
1975	1,053,469	+12,708	+1.22%	estimate
1976	1,066,311	+12,842	+1.22%	estimate
1977	1,079,554	+13,243	+1.24%	estimate
1978	1,093,380	+13,826	+1.28%	estimate
1979	1,107,639	+14,259	+1.30%	estimate
1980	1,121,744	+14,105	+1.27%	estimate
1981	1,135,132	+13,388	+1.19%	estimate
1982	1,147,927	+12,795	+1.13%	estimate
1983	1,160,534	+12,607	+1.10%	estimate
1984	1,172,984	+12,450	+1.07%	estimate
1985	1,187,366	+14,382	+1.23%	estimate
1986	1,203,124	+15,758	+1.33%	estimate
1987	1,217,364	+14,240	+1.18%	estimate
1988	1,230,069	+12,705	+1.04%	estimate
1989	1,241,600	+11,531	+0.94%	estimate
1990	1,252,208	+10,608	+0.85%	estimate
1991	1,262,171	+9,963	+0.80%	estimate
1992	1,271,674	+9,503	+0.75%	estimate
1993	1,280,466	+8,792	+0.69%	estimate
1994	1,288,341	+7,875	+0.62%	estimate
1995	1,295,169	+6,828	+0.53%	estimate
1996	1,300,928	+5,759	+0.44%	estimate
1997	1,305,836	+4,908	+0.38%	estimate
1998	1,310,225	+4,389	+0.34%	estimate
1999	1,314,708	+4,483	+0.34%	estimate
2000	1,319,774	+5,066	+0.39%	estimate
2001	1,325,567	+5,793	+0.44%	estimate
2002	1,332,011	+6,444	+0.49%	estimate
2003	1,338,709	+6,698	+0.50%	estimate
2004	1,345,380	+6,671	+0.50%	estimate
2005	1,294,494	-50,886	-3.78%	estimate
2006	1,297,944	+3,450	+0.27%	estimate
2007	1,303,188	+5,244	+0.40%	estimate
2008	1,308,587	+5,399	+0.41%	estimate
2009	1,310,106	+1,519	+0.12%	estimate
2010	1,317,714	+7,608	+0.58%	estimate
2011	1,328,019	+10,305	+0.78%	estimate
2012	1,335,194	+7,175	+0.54%	estimate
2013	1,340,557	+5,363	+0.40%	estimate
2014	1,345,343	+4,786	+0.36%	estimate
2015	1,349,667	+4,324	+0.32%	estimate
2016	1,353,895	+4,228	+0.31%	estimate
2017	1,356,633	+2,738	+0.20%	estimate
2018	1,359,193	+2,560	+0.19%	estimate
2019	1,363,985	+4,792	+0.35%	estimate
2020	1,366,725	+2,740	+0.20%	estimate
2021	1,367,558	+833	+0.06%	estimate
2022	1,365,805	-1,753	-0.13%	estimate
2023	1,367,510	+1,705	+0.12%	estimate
2024	1,368,333	+823	+0.06%	estimate

Demographics

Population	1,367,510
Population Growth Rate	0.12%
Urban Population	54.0%
Fertility Rate	1.53 births/woman
Life Expectancy	73.5 years
Infant Mortality Rate	17.5 per 1,000
Literacy Rate	-

Economy & Trade

$18,308

GDP Per Capita

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

High income

Income Level

141,000

Tourism Arrivals

Health & Education

7.5%

Health Expenditure (% GDP)

3.2%

Education Expenditure (% GDP)

17.5

Infant Mortality (per 1,000)

Development & Connectivity

98.7%

Electricity Access

81.7%

Internet Users

134

Mobile Subs per 100

266.6

People per km2

2,126

Net Migration

Environment

44.2%

Forest Area

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Trinidad and Tobago in global context

Trinidad and Tobago is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Trinidad and Tobago has a population of 1,367,510, ranking #193 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.12%.

Life expectancy in Trinidad and Tobago is 73.5 years. The infant mortality rate is 17.5 per 1,000 live births.

Trinidad and Tobago's GDP per capita is $18,308. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.

54.0% of Trinidad and Tobago's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 266.6 people per square kilometer.

Literacy data for Trinidad and Tobago is available from the World Bank.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

With 1,367,510 residents, Trinidad and Tobago is a country in Latin America & Caribbean . Population growth is modest, around 0.1% a year.

Trinidad and Tobago is a high-income economy, with GDP per capita of about $18,308. Life expectancy is 73.5 years, with a fertility rate of 1.5 births per woman, and 54.0% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.