Net migration metrics in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Net migration metrics was 2,126 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2,126
Change on year
down 49.9%
World rank
70th
of 236 countries
All-time high
35,502
in 2018
All-time low
-19,251
in 2019
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Trinidad and Tobago, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration metrics in Trinidad and Tobago is 2,126, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 49.9% on the previous year and up 367.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 35,502 in 2018 and was at its lowest, -19,251, in 2019.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 70th 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.
Net migration metrics in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -1,389 | — |
| 1951 | -1,073 | -22.8% |
| 1952 | -838 | -21.9% |
| 1953 | -697 | -16.8% |
| 1954 | -617 | -11.5% |
| 1955 | -594 | -3.7% |
| 1956 | -624 | +5.1% |
| 1957 | -689 | +10.4% |
| 1958 | -1,038 | +50.7% |
| 1959 | -2,877 | +177.2% |
| 1960 | -5,671 | +97.1% |
| 1961 | -8,200 | +44.6% |
| 1962 | -8,982 | +9.5% |
| 1963 | -9,067 | +0.9% |
| 1964 | -9,193 | +1.4% |
| 1965 | -9,301 | +1.2% |
| 1966 | -9,254 | -0.5% |
| 1967 | -9,008 | -2.7% |
| 1968 | -8,647 | -4.0% |
| 1969 | -8,449 | -2.3% |
| 1970 | -8,751 | +3.6% |
| 1971 | -7,499 | -14.3% |
| 1972 | -7,346 | -2.0% |
| 1973 | -7,524 | +2.4% |
| 1974 | -7,683 | +2.1% |
| 1975 | -7,768 | +1.1% |
| 1976 | -7,895 | +1.6% |
| 1977 | -8,154 | +3.3% |
| 1978 | -8,397 | +3.0% |
| 1979 | -9,106 | +8.4% |
| 1980 | -10,709 | +17.6% |
| 1981 | -12,086 | +12.9% |
| 1982 | -12,529 | +3.7% |
| 1983 | -12,544 | +0.1% |
| 1984 | -12,413 | -1.0% |
| 1985 | -8,051 | -35.1% |
| 1986 | -8,620 | +7.1% |
| 1987 | -9,002 | +4.4% |
| 1988 | -9,023 | +0.2% |
| 1989 | -8,588 | -4.8% |
| 1990 | -7,878 | -8.3% |
| 1991 | -7,149 | -9.3% |
| 1992 | -6,650 | -7.0% |
| 1993 | -6,554 | -1.4% |
| 1994 | -6,615 | +0.9% |
| 1995 | -6,723 | +1.6% |
| 1996 | -6,827 | +1.5% |
| 1997 | -6,865 | +0.6% |
| 1998 | -6,730 | -2.0% |
| 1999 | -6,103 | -9.3% |
| 2000 | -5,185 | -15.0% |
| 2001 | -4,252 | -18.0% |
| 2002 | -3,613 | -15.0% |
| 2003 | -3,472 | -3.9% |
| 2004 | -3,504 | +0.9% |
| 2005 | -3,595 | +2.6% |
| 2006 | -3,684 | +2.5% |
| 2007 | -3,731 | +1.3% |
| 2008 | -3,624 | -2.9% |
| 2009 | -3,056 | -15.7% |
| 2010 | -2,230 | -27.0% |
| 2011 | -1,410 | -36.8% |
| 2012 | -880 | -37.6% |
| 2013 | -796 | -9.5% |
| 2014 | -799 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | -575 | -28.0% |
| 2016 | -86 | -85.0% |
| 2017 | 1,445 | -1780.2% |
| 2018 | 35,502 | +2356.9% |
| 2019 | -19,251 | -154.2% |
| 2020 | 427 | -102.2% |
| 2021 | 5,749 | +1246.4% |
| 2022 | 4,247 | -26.1% |
| 2023 | 2,126 | -49.9% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 2,126 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,173, 41% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 2,126 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -194.5. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Trinidad and Tobago changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +2356.9% | 1,445 | 35,502 |
| 2017 | +1780.2% | -86 | 1,445 |
| 2021 | +1246.4% | 427 | 5,749 |
| 1959 | -177.2% | -1,038 | -2,877 |
| 2019 | -154.2% | 35,502 | -19,251 |
| 2020 | +102.2% | -19,251 | 427 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -1,044 | -2,877 | -594 | 10 |
| 1960s | -8,577 | -9,301 | -5,671 | 10 |
| 1970s | -8,012 | -9,106 | -7,346 | 10 |
| 1980s | -10,356 | -12,544 | -8,051 | 10 |
| 1990s | -6,809 | -7,878 | -6,103 | 10 |
| 2000s | -3,772 | -5,185 | -3,056 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,092 | -19,251 | 35,502 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,137 | 427 | 5,749 | 4 |
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More population data for Trinidad and Tobago
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.9182 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7422 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.9182 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.7401 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1,485 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.0299 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.861 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.924 (2100)
- Population density 175.12 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 34,774 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Net migration metrics in Trinidad and Tobago was 2,126 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 35,502 in 2018.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was -19,251 in 2019.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for net migration metrics?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 70th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 367.1%. 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 Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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