Geography
Natural resources include petroleum, natural gas, asphalt.
CIA 2026
Data as of May 5, 2026
Trinidad and Tobago
North AmericaLand of Contrasts
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10.7, -61.2 - North America
Area
5K km²
Pop.
1.41M
Stats
117
Reality brief
Trinidad and Tobago is a country in North America with a population of 1.41M and an area of 5,130 km². Life expectancy is 73.5 years.
Short factual summary generated from the same country data used in game rounds.
Core numbers
Stats worth knowing
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CO2 Per Capita
22.93 t/person/yr#5globally
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in tonnes per person, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
Population Density
266.57 /km²#46globally
How many people live in each square kilometer of land.
GDP Per Capita
$31,689.73#68globally
GDP per person adjusted for purchasing power in constant 2017 international dollars, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
GDP Per Capita (PPP)
$36,328.51#68globally
GDP per person, adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP) so costs of living are comparable across countries.
Human Development Index
0.81#72globally
Composite 0-1 index of life expectancy, education, and income, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
Internet Users (%)
85%#93globally
The percentage of people who have used the internet in the last 3 months.
Country briefing
Grounded facts about Trinidad and Tobago
A quick real-world briefing before you dive deeper into rankings, surprises, and matchups.
Culture
Major languages include English (official), Trinidadian Creole English, Tobagonian Creole English, Caribbean Hindustani (a dialect of Hindi), and more.
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Identity
Formal name: Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
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Top stats
Where They Stand Out
The strongest source-backed stats before the deeper data table.
Spirits Consumption
2.4 L/person/yr#32globally
Liters of spirits consumed per person per year, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
Protected Land (%)
30.6%#35globally
The percentage of land area designated as protected natural reserves or parks.
Reality checks
Did You Know?
The stats that tend to surprise players in real rounds.
Only ranks #121 in domestic patents
#1212.0Domestic Patents
How many patent applications are filed by residents each year.
Only ranks #78 in renewable energy (%)
#780.01%Renewable Energy (%)
Share of final energy consumption supplied by renewable energy, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
Only ranks #232 in land border length
#2320 kmLand Border Length
Total length of land borders with neighboring countries from the frozen public-domain CIA World Factbook snapshot.
Only ranks #188 in fdi inflows (% gdp)
#188-1.77% of GDPFDI Inflows (% GDP)
Foreign direct investment net inflows as a share of GDP, from World Bank Open Data.
Keeps inflation rate unusually low
#2000.50%Inflation Rate
How much prices increased over the year, based on the cost of everyday goods and services.
Compared with the region
How Trinidad and Tobago Compares
Country vs continent vs world averages
Trinidad and Tobago
North America avg
World avg
GDP per Capita
GDP per person, adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP) so costs of living are comparable across countries.
- Country
- $36,328.51
- Region avg
- $38,271.63
- World avg
- $31,844.55
Trinidad a…$36,328.51
North America$38,271.63
World$31,844.55
+14% above worldWB 2023
Life Expectancy
How many years a newborn can expect to live, based on current mortality rates.
- Country
- 73.5 years
- Region avg
- 75.5 years
- World avg
- 73.7 years
Trinidad a…73.5 years
North America75.5 years
World73.7 years
0% below worldWB 2023
Human Development Index
Composite 0-1 index of life expectancy, education, and income, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
- Country
- 0.81
- Region avg
- 0.77
- World avg
- 0.74
Trinidad a…0.81
North America0.77
World0.74
+9% above worldOWID 2023
Internet Users
The percentage of people who have used the internet in the last 3 months.
- Country
- 85%
- Region avg
- 76.55%
- World avg
- 70.29%
Trinidad a…85%
North America76.55%
World70.29%
+21% above worldWB 2023
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About Trinidad and Tobago
Country briefing
First colonized by the Spanish, Trinidad and Tobago came under British control in the early 19th century.
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First colonized by the Spanish, Trinidad and Tobago came under British control in the early 19th century. The emancipation of enslaved people in 1834 disrupted the twin islands' sugar industry. Contract workers arriving from India between 1845 and 1917 augmented the labor force, which boosted sugar production as well as the cocoa industry. The discovery of oil on Trinidad in 1910 added another important export that remains the country's dominant industry. Trinidad and Tobago attained independence in 1962. The country is one of the most prosperous in the Caribbean, thanks largely to petroleum and natural gas production and processing. The government is struggling to reverse a surge in violent crime.
Geography & Climate6 facts
- Location
- Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela
- Climate
- tropical; rainy season (June to December)
- Terrain
- mostly plains with some hills and low mountains
- Natural Resources
- petroleum, natural gas, asphalt
- Natural Hazards
- outside usual path of hurricanes and other tropical storms
- Size Comparison
- slightly smaller than Delaware
People & Culture4 facts
- Languages
- English (official), Trinidadian Creole English, Tobagonian Creole English, Caribbean Hindustani (a dialect of Hindi), Trinidadian Creole French, Spanish, Chinese
- Religions
- Protestant 32.1% (Pentecostal/Evangelical/Full Gospel 12%, Baptist 6.9%, Anglican 5.7%, Seventh Day Adventist 4.1%, Presbyterian/Congregational 2.5%, other Protestant 0.9%), Roman Catholic 21.6%, Hindu 18.2%, Muslim 5%, Jehovah's Witness 1.5%, other 8.4%, none 2.2%, unspecified 11.1% (2011 est.)
- Ethnic Groups
- East Indian 35.4%, African descent 34.2%, mixed - other 15.3%, mixed - African/East Indian 7.7%, other 1.3%, unspecified 6.2% (2011 est.)
- Major Cities
- 545,000 PORT-OF-SPAIN (capital) (2023)
Government & History9 facts
- Government Type
- parliamentary republic
- Capital
- Port of Spain
- Capital Coordinates
- 10 39 N, 61 31 W
- Capital Timezone
- UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
- Official Name
- Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
- Name Origin
- explorer Christopher COLUMBUS named the larger island "La Isla de la Trinidad" (The Island of the Trinity) in 1498, possibly because of the three mountain peaks on the island; COLUMBUS may have gotten the name Tobago, spelled "tobaco" in Spanish, from the tobacco grown and smoked locally, or from its elongated cigar shape
- Independence
- 31 August 1962 (from the UK)
- National Symbols
- scarlet ibis (bird of Trinidad), cocrico (bird of Tobago), chaconia flower
- National Anthem
- "Forged From the Love of Liberty"
Economy & Trade7 facts
- Overview
- high-income Caribbean economy; major hydrocarbon exporter; key tourism and finance sectors; high inflation and growing public debt; long foreign currency access delays; large foreign reserves and sovereign wealth fund
- Industries
- petroleum and petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, methanol, ammonia, urea, steel products, beverages, food processing, cement, cotton textiles
- Agricultural Products
- chicken, fruits, coconuts, citrus fruits, maize, oranges, plantains, eggs, taro, mangoes/guavas (2023)
- Export Partners
- USA 28%, China 7%, Guyana 5%, Chile 5%, Netherlands 5% (2023)
- Export Commodities
- natural gas, alcohols, ammonia, crude petroleum, iron reductions (2023)
- Import Partners
- USA 29%, Guyana 27%, China 8%, Brazil 4%, Canada 3% (2023)
- Import Commodities
- railway cargo containers, refined petroleum, cars, iron ore, excavation machinery (2023)
Infrastructure & Defense4 facts
- Military Forces
- Trinidad and Tobago Defense Force (TTDF): Trinidad and Tobago Regiment (Army/Land Forces), Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard, Trinidad and Tobago Air Guard, Defense Force Reserves (2026)
- Military Service
- generally 18-24 years of age for voluntary military service for men and women; no conscription (2025)
- Energy Mix
- fossil fuels: 99.9% of total installed capacity (2023 est.); solar: 0.1% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
- Broadcast Media
- 6 free-to-air TV networks, 2 of which are state-owned; 24 subscription providers (cable and satellite); over 36 radio frequencies (2019)
Source:World Factbook archive 2026
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Deep Dive
Every tracked stat, grouped for fast scanning.
Environment9 statsBest: #5
CO2 Per Capita
Protected Land (%)
Forest Coverage (%)
Air Pollution (PM2.5)
Total CO2 Emissions
Electricity Access (%)
Irrigated Land
70 km²#145
Forest Area
Renewable Energy (%)
Health & Survival8 statsBest: #27
Doctors (per 1,000)
Suicide Rate
Obesity Rate
Infant Mortality
Child Mortality
Health Spending (% GDP)
Life Expectancy
Hospital Beds (per 1,000)
Lifestyle5 statsBest: #32
Demographics12 statsBest: #46
Population Density
Death Rate
Elderly Population (%)
Median Age
Teen Birth Rate
Population
Urban Population (%)
Youth Population (%)
Fertility Rate
Birth Rate
Land Area
Dependency Ratio
Education & Future5 statsBest: #66
Wealth & Economy10 statsBest: #68
GDP Per Capita
GDP Per Capita (PPP)
GDP (Nominal)
Unemployment Rate
GDP Growth Rate
Government Debt (% GDP)
Youth Unemployment Rate
High-Tech Exports (%)
Inflation Rate
FDI Inflows (% GDP)
Society & Equality1 statsBest: #76
Women in Parliament (%)
Infrastructure2 statsBest: #88
Merchant Fleet Size
102#88
Airports
Technology3 statsBest: #93
Energy1 statsBest: #120
Electric Generating Capacity
2.14M kW#120
Military & Defense2 statsBest: #124
Land & Sea4 statsBest: #125
Coastline Length
362 km#125
Highest Elevation
940 m#168
Lowest Elevation
0 m#190
Land Border Length
0 km#232
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Trinidad and Tobago
#5 in CO2 Per Capita
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in tonnes per person, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
Top 5% globally
22.93 t/person/yr
Frequently Asked Questions about Trinidad and Tobago
What is the population of Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago has a population of 1.41M, ranking #154 globally by population.
What continent is Trinidad and Tobago in?
Trinidad and Tobago is located in North America. It has an area of 5,130 km².
What is the life expectancy in Trinidad and Tobago?
Life expectancy in Trinidad and Tobago is 73.5 years, ranking #117 globally.
What is the GDP per capita of Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago's GDP per capita (PPP) is $36,328.51, ranking #68 globally.
What is Trinidad and Tobago known for in global statistics?
Trinidad and Tobago ranks particularly high in CO2 Per Capita (#5), Population Density (#46), GDP Per Capita (#68).
What is Trinidad and Tobago's Human Development Index?
Trinidad and Tobago has an HDI of 0.807, ranking #72 globally. The HDI combines life expectancy, education, and income indicators.
How densely populated is Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago has a population density of 266.6 people per km², ranking #46 globally.