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🇹🇹 Trinidad & Tobago
Population: 1,367,764 in 2025 for Trinidad & Tobago (North America), position 154 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Trinidad & Tobago: $18,967 /inh. (2025), ranking 79 out of 211. Economic growth is -0.8 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 3.3 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 1 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Trinidad & Tobago, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186), Women's legal equality: mobility (1/186).
Weaknesses – Trinidad & Tobago, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Budget balance (154/158), Foreign direct investment inflows (195/201), Homicide rate (184/192).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Trinidad & Tobago has $18,967 /inh., close to the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Trinidad & Tobago has 3.3 %, below the regional median (North America: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Trinidad & Tobago has 1 %, below the regional median (North America: 2 %).
- GDP growth: Trinidad & Tobago has -0.8 %, below the regional median (North America: 3.1 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net national income per capita | $15,143 /inh. | 2021 | 45 of 184 |
| Natural resource rents | 7.9 % | 2021 | 57 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $37,121 /inh. | 2025 | 69 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $18,550 /inh. | 2025 | 73 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $18,967 /inh. | 2025 | 79 of 211 |
| GDP | $25.9B | 2025 | 123 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $50.8B | 2025 | 136 of 201 |
| GDP per capita growth | -0.7 % | 2025 | 188 of 211 |
| GDP growth | -0.8 % | 2025 | 199 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 1 % | 2025 | 40 of 191 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 74.3 % | 2025 | 54 of 164 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 2 % | 2025 | 59 of 210 |
| Real interest rate | 5.4 % | 2025 | 67 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 7.5 % | 2025 | 88 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 6.75 LCU/$ | 2025 | 117 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in industry | 24.2 % | 2025 | 49 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 8.2 % | 2025 | 51 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 3.3 % | 2025 | 54 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 71.3 % | 2025 | 56 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 55.8 % | 2025 | 106 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 25.7 % | 2025 | 113 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 57.8 % | 2025 | 120 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 4.5 % | 2025 | 134 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current account balance | 5 % | 2025 | 40 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $6.8B | 2025 | 119 of 205 |
| Services exports | $1.3B | 2025 | 131 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 0.2 % | 2024 | 174 of 185 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migrant remittances received | 0.8 % | 2025 | 138 of 196 |
| Official development aid received | 0 % | 2010 | 148 of 160 |
| International tourism receipts | $151M | 2020 | 149 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 141,000 arr. | 2020 | 166 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | -$794.4M | 2025 | 191 of 203 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | -3.1 % | 2025 | 195 of 201 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government debt | 15.9 % | 2007 | 12 of 109 |
| Central government spending | 33.3 % | 2019 | 49 of 160 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 26.1 % | 2019 | 68 of 159 |
| Tax revenue | 16.8 % | 2019 | 81 of 161 |
| Military spending | 0.9 % | 2025 | 126 of 165 |
| Research and development spending | 0.1 % | 2022 | 144 of 155 |
| Budget balance | -10.6 % | 2019 | 154 of 158 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock market capitalization | 44.1 % | 2001 | 45 of 101 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 5.5 months | 2025 | 63 of 177 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 50.4 % | 2025 | 76 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $5.4B | 2025 | 104 of 180 |
Economic structure 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry (including construction) | 34.6 % | 2024 | 34 of 205 |
| Manufacturing | 14.4 % | 2024 | 51 of 201 |
| Services | 59.2 % | 2024 | 92 of 202 |
| Gross capital formation | 19 % | 2023 | 139 of 185 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 0.8 % | 2024 | 179 of 203 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 69.6 % | 2025 | 30 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 94.9 % | 2017 | 70 of 145 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 12.9 % | 2025 | 74 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 36.7 yrs | 2023 | 81 of 226 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.6 % | 2025 | 84 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 96.5 % | 2011 | 95 of 178 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 97.6 per 100 women | 2025 | 130 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.4 % | 2025 | 130 of 213 |
| Urban population | 54 % | 2025 | 144 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 17.5 % | 2025 | 146 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 104 per 100 girls | 2024 | 151 of 213 |
| Population | 1,367,764 inhab. | 2025 | 154 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 43.7 per 100 | 2025 | 184 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road traffic deaths | 9.3 per 100,000 | 2019 | 61 of 188 |
| Death rate | 8.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 65 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 84 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 12.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 110 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 70.5 yrs | 2024 | 115 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 76.8 yrs | 2024 | 118 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 73.6 yrs | 2024 | 119 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 18.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 121 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 17 per 1,000 | 2024 | 122 of 194 |
| Male suicide rate | 22.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 124 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 59.8 yrs | 2023 | 130 of 183 |
| Children per woman | 1.54 children/woman | 2024 | 143 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 10.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 146 of 213 |
| Population growth | -0.04 % | 2025 | 167 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 4.16 per 1,000 | 2021 | 27 of 193 |
| Measles vaccination | 96 % | 2024 | 46 of 191 |
| Health expenditure | 7.5 % | 2023 | 72 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 99.3 % | 2024 | 75 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 27 per 100,000 | 2024 | 86 of 206 |
| Hospital beds | 2.4 per 1,000 | 2023 | 93 of 190 |
| Nurses and midwives | 4.11 per 1,000 | 2023 | 94 of 196 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 94.2 % | 2024 | 102 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 10.4 % | 2024 | 112 of 167 |
| Open defecation | 0.2 % | 2024 | 113 of 211 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 45.3 % | 2023 | 151 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weight of women | 71.1 kg | 2011 | 10 of 48 |
| Average weight of men | 76.7 kg | 2011 | 18 of 48 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 28.6 kg/m² | 2016 | 32 of 190 |
| Average height of men | 173.7 cm | 2014 | 64 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 26.6 kg/m² | 2016 | 66 of 190 |
| Average height of women | 160.6 cm | 2014 | 77 of 198 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 5 L/person | 2024 | 94 of 202 |
| Obesity among adult men | 24.8 % | 2024 | 135 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 36.8 % | 2024 | 141 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 30.9 % | 2024 | 142 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 12.4 % | 2024 | 158 of 207 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent prayer | 96.8 % | 2014 | 3 of 80 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.79 | 2003 | 7 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 20.6 % | 2020 | 8 of 192 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 57.8 % | 2014 | 30 of 112 |
| Importance of religion in life | 90.6 % | 2014 | 33 of 114 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.65 | 2003 | 53 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 62 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 1.4 % | 2020 | 76 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 70 % | 2020 | 88 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 5.5 % | 2020 | 88 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 7.5 % | 2024 | 93 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 93 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 2.5 % | 2020 | 108 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.13 | 2003 | 147 of 203 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 29.9 % | 1992 | 57 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 3.2 % | 1992 | 91 of 169 |
| Gini index | 40.2 | 1992 | 128 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 5.5 % | 1992 | 133 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 266.8 inh./km² | 2024 | 44 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 362 km | 2026 | 121 of 227 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 10.4 ° | 2026 | 148 of 232 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 0 countries | 2026 | 155 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 0 km | 2026 | 162 of 230 |
| Land area | 5,128 km² | 2024 | 166 of 212 |
| Total area | 5,128 km² | 2024 | 167 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual rainfall | 2,200 mm | 2022 | 24 of 180 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 2,812 m³/inh. | 2022 | 87 of 181 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 4 % | 2015 | 121 of 212 |
| Average elevation | 83 m | 2026 | 154 of 166 |
| Highest point | 940 m | 2026 | 164 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 30.6 % | 2025 | 36 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 44.2 % | 2024 | 68 of 210 |
| Arable land | 5.8 % | 2024 | 128 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 11.6 % | 2024 | 170 of 207 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.91 | 2025 | 16 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.66 | 2025 | 30 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.79 | 2025 | 30 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.9 | 2025 | 31 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.67 | 2025 | 34 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.51 | 2025 | 40 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.87 | 2025 | 44 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Liberal democracy | 2025 | 31 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom of association index | 0.88 | 2025 | 24 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.87 | 2025 | 27 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.92 | 2025 | 28 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.89 | 2025 | 33 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.76 | 2025 | 37 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.89 | 2025 | 38 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.89 | 2025 | 44 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.87 | 2025 | 49 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.9 | 2025 | 53 of 174 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political corruption index | 0.1 | 2025 | 30 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.89 | 2025 | 36 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 1.38 | 2025 | 45 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.83 | 2025 | 48 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.55 | 2025 | 69 of 203 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 41 pts | 2024 | 82 of 179 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.47 | 2025 | 82 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.23 | 2025 | 85 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.18 | 2025 | 112 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.34 | 2025 | 121 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.35 | 2025 | 123 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 6.7 % | 2017 | 24 of 106 |
| Share of women in parliament | 23.8 % | 2025 | 105 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 17.4 % | 2025 | 115 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,946 | 2025 | 135 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 27 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 31.3 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 50 /100 | 2025 | 86 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 75 /100 | 2025 | 87 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 66.9 /100 | 2025 | 103 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 75 /100 | 2025 | 110 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 58.3 /100 | 2025 | 118 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 37.5 /100 | 2025 | 163 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -2 pts | 2025 | 169 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 40.4 per 100,000 | 2022 | 184 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 27 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Decriminalized | 2026 | 26 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 100 % | 2017 | 1 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 54 per 100,000 | 2023 | 101 of 192 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 23.4 % | 2022 | 110 of 150 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 36 per 1,000 | 2024 | 125 of 213 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 30.5 % | 2022 | 126 of 181 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 6.1 % | 2022 | 18 of 64 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $526 | 2024 | 55 of 168 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 19.9 % | 2020 | 57 of 99 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $909 | 2024 | 58 of 168 |
| Trade union membership rate | 19.8 % | 2013 | 58 of 137 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 57.2 % | 2022 | 99 of 210 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.8 /10 | 2024 | 105 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 4.2 % | 2022 | 26 of 144 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 8 yrs | 2026 | 42 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Right not identical | 2025 | 44 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Nationality acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 38 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 7 yrs | 2025 | 165 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 5 yrs | 2025 | 184 of 207 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Trinidad & Tobago?
Trinidad & Tobago has about 1,367,764 inhabitants (2025), ranking 154 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Trinidad & Tobago?
GDP per capita is $18,967 /inh. (2025): Trinidad & Tobago ranks 79 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Trinidad & Tobago?
Annual inflation is 1 % (2025); Trinidad & Tobago ranks 40 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Trinidad & Tobago?
The unemployment rate is 3.3 % (2025); Trinidad & Tobago ranks 54 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Trinidad & Tobago stand in its region (North America)?
GDP per capita: Trinidad & Tobago has $18,967 /inh., close to the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Trinidad & Tobago come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.