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Trinidad and Tobago population overview
Trinidad and Tobago is the 15th most populous of 41 countries and territories in North America. The United Nations put the population at 1,513,314 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +0.1% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 4 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 15,284 births (10.1 per 1,000 people) and 13,922 deaths (9.2 per 1,000), plus net immigration of roughly 151 people. The infant mortality rate is 13.1 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 844,943 in 1960 to 1,367,764 in 2025 — a change of +61.9%, or +0.7% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 38.2 years; life expectancy at birth is 73.9 years; women have on average 1.5 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 17.5% of residents are under 15 and 12.9% are 65 or older (2025); 54% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Port-of-Spain. Trinidad and Tobago covers 5,130 km², giving a population density of about 295 people per km². GDP was $25.94B in 2025 — about $18,967 per person (World Bank classification: high income).
Trinidad and Tobago population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) #155 of 238 → | 1,514,525 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 1,513,314 |
| World rank | #155 of 238 |
| Rank in North America | #15 of 41 |
| Share of world population | 0.018% |
| Annual growth rate #170 of 238 → | +0.1% |
| Births per year est. | 15,284 |
| Deaths per year est. | 13,922 |
| Net migration per year est. · #97 of 238 → | +151 |
| Birth rate #149 of 216 → | 10.1 per 1,000 |
| Death rate #66 of 216 → | 9.2 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality #85 of 238 → | 13.1 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio #144 of 238 → | 97.5 males per 100 females |
| Median age #83 of 238 → | 38.2 years |
| Life expectancy #120 of 216 → | 73.9 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 · #146 of 216 → | 1.5 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 · #146 of 216 → | 54% |
| Surface area 2023 · #169 of 215 → | 5,130 km² |
| Population density #41 of 215 → | 295 per km² |
| Capital | Port-of-Spain |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 · #123 of 212 → | $25.94B |
| GDP per capita 2025 · #79 of 212 → | $18,967 |
| Income group World Bank | High income |
Trinidad and Tobago population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 1,514,525 | – | – |
| 2025 | 1,367,764 | -569 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1,368,333 | +823 | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 1,367,510 | +1,705 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 1,365,805 | -1,753 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 1,367,558 | +833 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 1,366,725 | +17,058 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 1,349,667 | +31,953 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 1,317,714 | +23,220 | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 1,294,494 | -25,280 | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 1,319,774 | +24,605 | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 1,295,169 | +42,961 | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 1,252,208 | +64,842 | +1.1% |
| 1985 | 1,187,366 | +65,622 | +1.1% |
| 1980 | 1,121,744 | +68,275 | +1.3% |
| 1975 | 1,053,469 | +61,998 | +1.2% |
| 1970 | 991,471 | +63,046 | +1.3% |
| 1965 | 928,425 | +83,482 | +1.9% |
| 1960 | 844,943 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
Largest cities in Trinidad and Tobago
| # | City | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chaguanas | 67,433 | 4.5% |
| 2 | Mon Repos | 56,380 | 3.7% |
| 3 | San Fernando | 55,419 | 3.7% |
| 4 | Port of Spain Capital | 49,031 | 3.2% |
| 5 | Rio Claro | 35,650 | 2.4% |
| 6 | Arima | 35,000 | 2.3% |
| 7 | Diego Martin | 25,370 | 1.7% |
| 8 | Laventille | 21,000 | 1.4% |
Chaguanas is the largest city with 67,433 people; the capital, Port of Spain, has 49,031. City figures are the latest official estimates for the city proper, so shares are approximate. Full list of Trinidad and Tobago cities →
About Trinidad and Tobago
Population over time
- From 844,943 in 1960 to 1,514,525 today — up 79.2%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +0.1% per year.
- World rank: Population #155 of 238 · Population growth rate #170 of 238.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 73.6 years (2024), up 11.1 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1.5 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
- World rank: Life expectancy #120 of 216 · Fertility rate #146 of 216.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 10.5 births vs 8.7 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Natural increase of 1.8 per 1,000 a year, before migration.
- World rank: Birth rate #149 of 216 · Death rate #66 of 216.
Age structure
- 17.5% of the population is under 15 and 12.9% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 3% in 1960 — the population is aging.
- World rank: Population under 15 #149 of 216 · Population aged 65+ #75 of 216 · Median age #83 of 238.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 26.79 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions peaked at 41.26 Mt in 2011 — down 35.1% since.
- Per person: 19.58 t in 2024, vs 6.99 t in 1970.
- World rank: CO₂ emissions #78 of 203 · CO₂ emissions per capita #6 of 203.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 10,590 kg of oil equivalent per person (2023), up 121.4% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 0.5% of final energy in 2021 (-0.7 points since 1990).
- World rank: Energy use per capita #3 of 150 · Renewable energy share #199 of 212.
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 44.2% of land area (2023).
- Net deforestation: cover fell from 47.2% to 44.2% since 1990 — roughly 151 km² of forest lost.
- World rank: Forest area #64 of 213.
Urban population (% of total)
- 54% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 17.5% in 1960 (+36.5 points).
- Became majority-urban around 1978.
- World rank: Urban population #146 of 216.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: low — freshwater withdrawals are 8.8% of renewable internal resources (2022, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 2,812 m³ in 2022, down 35.6% since 1962.
- World rank: Freshwater resources per capita #87 of 183 · Water stress #90 of 177.
Economy
- GDP: $25.94B in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is down 3.3% since 2015.
- That works out to $18,967 per person.
- World rank: GDP #123 of 212 · GDP per capita #79 of 212.
Unemployment & inflation
- Unemployment: 3.3% of the labor force (2025, ILO estimate).
- Consumer-price inflation: 1% in 2025.
- World rank: Unemployment rate #133 of 186 · Inflation rate #153 of 191.
Internet & mobile
- 82.2% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 118.8 per 100 people (2024) — more subscriptions than people.
- World rank: Internet users #99 of 209 · Mobile subscriptions #93 of 210.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Trinidad and Tobago in 2026?
As of October 2026, Trinidad and Tobago has an estimated population of 1,514,525. The United Nations estimated 1,513,314 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +0.1% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Trinidad and Tobago growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +0.1% per year — roughly 4 more people every day. Each year there are about 15,284 births and 13,922 deaths, with net migration of +151.
What is the population density of Trinidad and Tobago?
About 295 people per square kilometre: 1,514,525 people living on 5,130 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Trinidad and Tobago?
The median age is 38.2 years, and life expectancy at birth is 73.9 years. 17.5% of the population is under 15 and 12.9% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Trinidad and Tobago rank by population?
Trinidad and Tobago is the 155th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 15th in North America, with 0.018% of the global population.
How has the population of Trinidad and Tobago changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 844,943; by 2025 it had grown to 1,367,764 (+61.9%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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