Natural population growth in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Natural population growth was 0.234 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Natural population growth in Trinidad and Tobago, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for natural population growth in Trinidad and Tobago is 0.234, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 15.3% on the previous year and down 65.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural population growth in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 2.96 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 0.1529, in 2021.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 157th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.8 | 2.76 | 2.86 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.59 | 2 | 2.96 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.99 | 1.92 | 2.12 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2 | 1.58 | 2.2 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.07 | 0.8231 | 1.44 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7661 | 0.7456 | 0.8023 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5956 | 0.414 | 0.736 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2492 | 0.1529 | 0.3335 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
- 154 Armenia 0.2408 compare
- 155 British Virgin Islands 0.236 compare
- 156 Anguilla 0.2343 compare
- 158 Faroe Islands 0.2303 compare
- 159 Bahamas 0.2139 compare
- 160 United States 0.1985 compare
More population data for Trinidad and Tobago
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.924 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 34,774 (2100)
- Population density 175.12 (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.924 (2100)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 1.54 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 3,328 (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception 1.54 (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception 1.54 (2024)
- Fertility rate with projections 1.53 (2023)
- Children per woman fertility rate vs level of prosperity 1.53 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural population growth in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Natural population growth in Trinidad and Tobago was 0.234 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest natural population growth recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 2.96 in 1961.
- What is the lowest natural population growth recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1529 in 2021.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for natural population growth?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 157th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is natural population growth rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Natural population growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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