Trinidad and Tobago Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 156th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
1,370,002
The population of Trinidad and Tobago is about 1,370,002 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 1.4 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.02% of the world's people.
Trinidad and Tobago is ranked 156th of 217 by population. Growth has nearly stopped: the population changes by only 0.14% a year. Projections show it peaking around 2028 at about 1.4 million, then declining. Since 1960 (845 thousand) it has grown by 62%. Population density is 267 people per square kilometre. 54% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
1.4 million
Yearly change
+0.14%
World rank
156th
Share of world
0.02%
Density
267/km²
Land area
5,128 km²
Life expectancy
73.6 yrs
Births per woman
1.54
GDP per capita
$18,967
GDP
$25.9B
Population of Trinidad and Tobago, 1960–2050
Trinidad and Tobago population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 844,943 | — | 165 |
| 1970 | 991,471 | +1.10% | 193 |
| 1980 | 1,121,744 | +1.27% | 219 |
| 1990 | 1,252,208 | +0.85% | 244 |
| 2000 | 1,319,774 | +0.39% | 257 |
| 2010 | 1,317,714 | +0.58% | 257 |
| 2020 | 1,366,725 | +0.20% | 267 |
| 2024 | 1,368,333 | +0.06% | 267 |
| 2026proj. | 1,369,701 | +0.14% | 267 |
| 2030proj. | 1,369,314 | −0.08% | 267 |
| 2040proj. | 1,334,763 | −0.38% | 260 |
| 2050proj. | 1,269,868 | −0.57% | 248 |
Trinidad and Tobago vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 130 times as many people as Trinidad and Tobago. Bangladesh is 5.1 times more densely populated.
Trinidad and Tobago population: questions and answers
What is the population of Trinidad and Tobago in 2026?
About 1,369,701 (1.4 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Trinidad and Tobago's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.14% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Trinidad and Tobago?
About 267 people per km², with a land area of 5,128 km².
What will the population of Trinidad and Tobago be in 2050?
About 1.3 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago?
Port of Spain.
What is the life expectancy in Trinidad and Tobago?
73.6 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.