Trinidad and Tobago Population Pyramid (2026)
Trinidad and Tobago has a population of 1,513,268 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 151st-largest population in the world and 0.02% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 17.2% of the population and people aged 65 and over 13.5%, with 97.5 males for every 100 females.
Trinidad and Tobago Demographics
Trinidad and Tobago has 1.5 million people in 2026, up 52.6% from 991,470 in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 1,372 (UN projection for 2026).
Median age 38.2 — the 54th-highest of 194 countries.
Under-15 share 17.2% — the 55th-lowest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Millennials — 25.8% (390,778)
All generations in Trinidad and Tobago →Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Trinidad and Tobago's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Trinidad and Tobago has 97.5 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Women outnumber men by 19,142 (1.3% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:747,063
- Percentage:49.4%
Female Statistics
- Population:766,205
- Percentage:50.6%
- Ratio Format:1:1.026
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Trinidad and Tobago indicates more females than males.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 15,251 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,797 | 11.3 | 1.56 | estimate |
| 2022 | 16,435 | 11.0 | 1.54 | estimate |
| 2023 | 16,094 | 10.7 | 1.53 | estimate |
| 2024 | 15,897 | 10.5 | 1.54 | projection |
| 2025 | 15,536 | 10.3 | 1.52 | projection |
| 2026 | 15,251 | 10.1 | 1.52 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (15,251 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago's median age is 38.2 years
Half the population is younger than 38.2 years, half is older — indicating a middle-aged society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 79,162 | 5.2% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 87,815 | 5.8% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 93,506 | 6.2% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 95,084 | 6.3% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 93,350 | 6.2% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 96,530 | 6.4% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 107,248 | 7.1% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 125,052 | 8.3% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 135,461 | 9.0% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 117,626 | 7.8% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 98,641 | 6.5% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 87,370 | 5.8% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 92,164 | 6.1% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 79,051 | 5.2% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 61,454 | 4.1% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 37,746 | 2.5% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 17,633 | 1.2% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 6,362 | 0.4% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 1,713 | 0.1% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 277 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 100+ | 20 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 4 (low birth and death rates): fertility is below the replacement level of 2.1 (1.52 children per woman), and births still exceed deaths (10.1 vs 9.2 per 1,000). Read more about Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Trinidad and Tobago Total Fertility Rate: 1.52 children per woman
Below the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.56 | 11.3 | |
| 2022 | 1.54 | 11.0 | ↓0.02 |
| 2023 | 1.53 | 10.7 | ↓0.01 |
| 2024 | 1.54 | 10.5 | ↑0.01 |
| 2025 | 1.52 | 10.3 | ↓0.02 |
| 2026 | 1.52 | 10.1 | 0.00 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Below global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 1.51
Trinidad and Tobago's total fertility rate is 1.52 children per woman in 2026 (below replacement), below the replacement level of 2.1. Trinidad and Tobago ranks 141 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the lowest third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −70.7% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Trinidad and Tobago's population has increased by 133.3%.
The median age has increased from 19.8 in 1950 to 38.2 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Trinidad and Tobago's Demographics
Trinidad and Tobago has a constrictive population pyramid — a base narrower than the middle, so younger cohorts are smaller than the ones above them.
Children under 15 make up 17.2% of the population and people aged 65 and over 13.5%.
The largest five-year age band is 40–44, at 9.0% of the population, compared with 5.2% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Trinidad and Tobago's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
Trinidad and Tobago's working-age share peaked in 2009 at 73.5% and is 69.3% in 2026.
Fertility Transition Stage
Trinidad and Tobago is in a period of below replacement, with a total fertility rate of 1.52 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Trinidad and Tobago's median age changed by +4.8 years from 2016 to 2026, faster than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 1,513,268 |
| Male Population | 747,063(49.4%) |
| Female Population | 766,205(50.6%) |
| Median Age | 38.2 years |
| Sex Ratio | 97.5 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 260,483(17.2%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 1,048,529(69.3%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 204,256(13.5%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 44.3 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 24.8 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 19.5 |
| Pyramid Type | Constrictive |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Trinidad and Tobago
How long the average person in Trinidad and Tobago is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Trinidad and Tobago is projected to shrink to 1.4 million people by 2050 (−7.5% from 2026).
The median age rises from 38.2 in 2026 to 45.7 by 2050.
Trinidad and Tobago's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 13.1%, growing from 1.0 million in 1970 to 1.1 million by 1980
The median age increased by 2.9 years, indicating population aging during this period
The youth population share contracted by 6.8 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 991K to 1.1M
- • Growth rate of 13.1% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 17.7 to 20.6 years (+2.9y)
- • 65+ share changed by +0.1 points; under-15 share by −6.8 points
Frequently Asked Questions About Trinidad and Tobago
How does Trinidad and Tobago rank globally by population?
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 151st in the world by population with 1.51 million people as of 2026, representing 0.02% of the global total of 8.30 billion.
What does Trinidad and Tobago's age structure reveal about its development?
Trinidad and Tobago's age structure — 17.2% under 15, 69.3% working-age (15–64) and 13.5% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 4 of the demographic transition, with a constrictive population pyramid. The median age is 38.2 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago has 44.3 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Trinidad and Tobago experiencing a demographic dividend?
Trinidad and Tobago has moved past its demographic-dividend window. Trinidad and Tobago's working-age share peaked in 2009 at 73.5% and is 69.3% in 2026. The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Trinidad and Tobago's population?
Trinidad and Tobago has more females than males, with 97.5 males per 100 females.
Compare with Other Countries
Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). Trinidad and Tobago Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/trinidad-and-tobago
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