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
Other Countries in Latin America & Caribbean
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.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
For this entity, the underlying data on this page comes from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS and decennial files. The breakdown above is the federal record; the paragraphs below add the per-entity context that makes the headline numbers usable for a real decision rather than just a data lookup.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.