Trinidad and Tobago
Country statistics · 1990–present
Trinidad and Tobago at a Glance
Trinidad and Tobago is home to 1.4 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing slowly. At a GDP per capita of $20,777, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Life expectancy at birth stands at 73.6 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 1.4 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 10.5 and a death rate of 8.7 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 1.8 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 2,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Trinidad and Tobago is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $30 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $20,777 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.8% in 2029, representing modest growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 4.1% (2029 IMF projection), indicating a relatively tight labour market.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 73.6 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $1,276 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 96.9% (1990), reflecting high literacy rates. 82.2% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity. Access to safe drinking water reaches 69.4% of the population (2024), representing majority access to safe drinking water, though gaps remain.