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%.
1,368,333
Population (2024)
844,943
Population (1960)
1,368,333
Peak (2024)
0.76%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 844,943 |
| 1961 | 863,144 |
| 1962 | 880,194 |
| 1963 | 896,804 |
| 1964 | 912,963 |
| 1965 | 928,425 |
| 1966 | 942,937 |
| 1967 | 956,418 |
| 1968 | 969,006 |
| 1969 | 980,706 |
| 1970 | 991,471 |
| 1971 | 1,002,585 |
| 1972 | 1,014,921 |
| 1973 | 1,027,851 |
| 1974 | 1,040,761 |
| 1975 | 1,053,469 |
| 1976 | 1,066,311 |
| 1977 | 1,079,554 |
| 1978 | 1,093,380 |
| 1979 | 1,107,639 |
| 1980 | 1,121,744 |
| 1981 | 1,135,132 |
| 1982 | 1,147,927 |
| 1983 | 1,160,534 |
| 1984 | 1,172,984 |
| 1985 | 1,187,366 |
| 1986 | 1,203,124 |
| 1987 | 1,217,364 |
| 1988 | 1,230,069 |
| 1989 | 1,241,600 |
| 1990 | 1,252,208 |
| 1991 | 1,262,171 |
| 1992 | 1,271,674 |
| 1993 | 1,280,466 |
| 1994 | 1,288,341 |
| 1995 | 1,295,169 |
| 1996 | 1,300,928 |
| 1997 | 1,305,836 |
| 1998 | 1,310,225 |
| 1999 | 1,314,708 |
| 2000 | 1,319,774 |
| 2001 | 1,325,567 |
| 2002 | 1,332,011 |
| 2003 | 1,338,709 |
| 2004 | 1,345,380 |
| 2005 | 1,294,494 |
| 2006 | 1,297,944 |
| 2007 | 1,303,188 |
| 2008 | 1,308,587 |
| 2009 | 1,310,106 |
| 2010 | 1,317,714 |
| 2011 | 1,328,019 |
| 2012 | 1,335,194 |
| 2013 | 1,340,557 |
| 2014 | 1,345,343 |
| 2015 | 1,349,667 |
| 2016 | 1,353,895 |
| 2017 | 1,356,633 |
| 2018 | 1,359,193 |
| 2019 | 1,363,985 |
| 2020 | 1,366,725 |
| 2021 | 1,367,558 |
| 2022 | 1,365,805 |
| 2023 | 1,367,510 |
| 2024 | 1,368,333 |
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
Trinidad and Tobago Climate
Trinidad and Tobago has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F) and receives about 1594 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.6°C
Avg Temp
1594
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 78° | 103 mm |
| February | 26° / 78° | 66 mm |
| March | 26° / 79° | 47 mm |
| April | 27° / 80° | 51 mm |
| May | 27° / 81° | 94 mm |
| June | 27° / 80° | 178 mm |
| July | 27° / 80° | 179 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 171 mm |
| September | 27° / 81° | 149 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 154 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 208 mm |
| December | 26° / 79° | 194 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Trinidad and Tobago
The most comfortable months to visit Trinidad and Tobago are typically March, February and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near 22°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Trinidad and Tobago in global context
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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.
The most comfortable months to visit Trinidad and Tobago are typically March, February and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Trinidad and Tobago has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C and about 1594 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically May and the coldest is January.
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.