Trinidad and Tobago
- Capital:
- Port of Spain
- Continent:
- North America
- Region(s):
- Caribbean
- Largest Cities:
- Tunapuna / Piarco, Couva / Tabaquite / Talparo, San Juan / Laventille
- Abbreviation:
- TTO
1,513,268
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
1,513,268
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Trinidad and Tobago's population is projected to be 923,457 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,513,268 | 0.34% | 155 |
| 2025 | 1,511,155 | 0.4% | 155 |
| 2020 | 1,481,024 | -0.26% | 155 |
| 2019 | 1,484,894 | 0.98% | 155 |
| 2018 | 1,470,518 | 1.75% | 155 |
| 2017 | 1,445,261 | 0.57% | 155 |
| 2015 | 1,429,188 | 0.61% | 154 |
| 2010 | 1,386,654 | 0.51% | 153 |
| 2005 | 1,352,034 | 0.48% | 153 |
| 2000 | 1,319,774 | 0.38% | 151 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,513,268 | 0.34% | 155 |
| 2032 | 1,507,993 | -0.08% | 156 |
| 2037 | 1,489,003 | -0.25% | 156 |
| 2042 | 1,460,507 | -0.39% | 157 |
| 2047 | 1,424,364 | -0.5% | 159 |
| 2052 | 1,382,372 | -0.6% | 159 |
| 2057 | 1,335,277 | -0.69% | 161 |
| 2062 | 1,283,447 | -0.79% | 161 |
| 2067 | 1,227,289 | -0.89% | 161 |
| 2072 | 1,169,122 | -0.97% | 161 |
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231.3K
Tunapuna / Piarco has a metropolitan area population of 231,303, comprising 15.28%% of Trinidad and Tobago's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tunapuna / Piarco | 231,303 | 15.28% |
| 2 | Couva / Tabaquite / Talparo | 202,172 | 13.36% |
| 3 | San Juan / Laventille | 157,208 | 10.39% |
| 4 | Princes Town | 118,527 | 7.83% |
| 5 | Chaguanas | 111,801 | 7.39% |
| 6 | Diego Martin | 99,305 | 6.56% |
| 7 | Penal / Debe | 97,928 | 6.47% |
| 8 | Siparia | 94,313 | 6.23% |
| 9 | Sangre Grande | 92,061 | 6.08% |
| 10 | Tobago | 71,527 | 4.73% |
As of 2026, Trinidad and Tobago has a total population of 1,513,268, ranking as the 155th most populous nation in the world.
Trinidad and Tobago represents 0.02% of the total global population and 0.24% of North America's population.
Trinidad and Tobago has a population density of 295.0 people per km² (approximately 764.0 per mi²), making it the 47th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 95.23% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Trinidad and Tobago is East Indian (35.4%) , followed by African descent (34.2%) .
As of 2026, Protestant is the largest religion in Trinidad and Tobago, comprising 32.1% of the population.