Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) was 190.91 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
190.91 thousands
Change on year
up 4.7%
World rank
139th
of 233 countries
All-time high
190.91 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
42.2 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 65 years or older in Trinidad and Tobago, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 65 years or older in Trinidad and Tobago is 190.91 thousands, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.7% on the previous year and up 72.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 190.91 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 42.2 thousands, in 1970.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 139th of 233 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 42.2 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 42.57 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1972 | 43.05 thousands | +1.1% |
| 1973 | 43.59 thousands | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 44.15 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1975 | 44.76 thousands | +1.4% |
| 1976 | 45.41 thousands | +1.5% |
| 1977 | 46.19 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1978 | 47 thousands | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 47.83 thousands | +1.8% |
| 1980 | 48.66 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1981 | 49.44 thousands | +1.6% |
| 1982 | 50.16 thousands | +1.5% |
| 1983 | 50.87 thousands | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 51.53 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1985 | 52.22 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1986 | 53.05 thousands | +1.6% |
| 1987 | 53.79 thousands | +1.4% |
| 1988 | 54.48 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1989 | 55.16 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 55.9 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1991 | 56.68 thousands | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 57.51 thousands | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 58.31 thousands | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 59.12 thousands | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 59.9 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 60.73 thousands | +1.4% |
| 1997 | 61.56 thousands | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 62.4 thousands | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 63.33 thousands | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 64.31 thousands | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 65.27 thousands | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 66.32 thousands | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 67.58 thousands | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 69.02 thousands | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 70.69 thousands | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 72.61 thousands | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 74.88 thousands | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 77.52 thousands | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 80.62 thousands | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 84.22 thousands | +4.5% |
| 2011 | 88.36 thousands | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 93.1 thousands | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 98.46 thousands | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 104.41 thousands | +6.0% |
| 2015 | 110.92 thousands | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 117.96 thousands | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 125.29 thousands | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 132.88 thousands | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 141.96 thousands | +6.8% |
| 2020 | 150.45 thousands | +6.0% |
| 2021 | 158.91 thousands | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 165.87 thousands | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 173.95 thousands | +4.9% |
| 2024 | 182.37 thousands | +4.8% |
| 2025 | 190.91 thousands | +4.7% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 190.91 thousands is below the median for high income countries, which is 291.46 thousands, 66% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 190.91 thousands is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 314.39 thousands, 61% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 44.68 thousands | 42.2 thousands | 47.83 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 51.94 thousands | 48.66 thousands | 55.16 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 59.54 thousands | 55.9 thousands | 63.33 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 70.88 thousands | 64.31 thousands | 80.62 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 109.76 thousands | 84.22 thousands | 141.96 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 170.41 thousands | 150.45 thousands | 190.91 thousands | 6 |
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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)
- World population growth -0.9% (2100)
- Population density 175.12 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 34,774 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 65 years or older in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Population aged 65 years or older in Trinidad and Tobago was 190.91 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 190.91 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.2 thousands in 1970.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for population aged 65 years or older?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 139th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release