Population by age group in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Population by age group was 178,146 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
178,146
Change on year
up 4.9%
World rank
141st
of 236 countries
All-time high
178,146
in 2023
All-time low
24,372
in 1956
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Population by age group in Trinidad and Tobago, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, population by age group in Trinidad and Tobago stood at 178,146. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.9% on the previous year and up 75.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population by age group in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 178,146 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 24,372, in 1956.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 141st of 236 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 by age group in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 25,597 | — |
| 1951 | 25,366 | -0.9% |
| 1952 | 25,074 | -1.2% |
| 1953 | 24,763 | -1.2% |
| 1954 | 24,514 | -1.0% |
| 1955 | 24,386 | -0.5% |
| 1956 | 24,372 | -0.1% |
| 1957 | 24,472 | +0.4% |
| 1958 | 24,684 | +0.9% |
| 1959 | 24,997 | +1.3% |
| 1960 | 25,393 | +1.6% |
| 1961 | 26,280 | +3.5% |
| 1962 | 27,676 | +5.3% |
| 1963 | 29,220 | +5.6% |
| 1964 | 30,938 | +5.9% |
| 1965 | 32,824 | +6.1% |
| 1966 | 34,848 | +6.2% |
| 1967 | 36,960 | +6.1% |
| 1968 | 39,085 | +5.7% |
| 1969 | 41,169 | +5.3% |
| 1970 | 42,376 | +2.9% |
| 1971 | 42,800 | +1.0% |
| 1972 | 43,312 | +1.2% |
| 1973 | 43,861 | +1.3% |
| 1974 | 44,447 | +1.3% |
| 1975 | 45,075 | +1.4% |
| 1976 | 45,793 | +1.6% |
| 1977 | 46,586 | +1.7% |
| 1978 | 47,412 | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 48,240 | +1.7% |
| 1980 | 49,044 | +1.7% |
| 1981 | 49,796 | +1.5% |
| 1982 | 50,508 | +1.4% |
| 1983 | 51,195 | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 51,871 | +1.3% |
| 1985 | 52,633 | +1.5% |
| 1986 | 53,422 | +1.5% |
| 1987 | 54,135 | +1.3% |
| 1988 | 54,823 | +1.3% |
| 1989 | 55,531 | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 56,287 | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 57,093 | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 57,907 | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 58,720 | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 59,512 | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 60,311 | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 61,143 | +1.4% |
| 1997 | 61,983 | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 62,866 | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 63,818 | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 64,787 | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 65,795 | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 66,954 | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 68,306 | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 69,856 | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 71,648 | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 73,742 | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 76,195 | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 79,071 | +3.8% |
| 2009 | 82,415 | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 86,281 | +4.7% |
| 2011 | 90,728 | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 95,783 | +5.6% |
| 2013 | 101,436 | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 107,666 | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 114,433 | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 121,618 | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 129,078 | +6.1% |
| 2018 | 137,405 | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 146,183 | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 154,667 | +5.8% |
| 2021 | 162,379 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 169,896 | +4.6% |
| 2023 | 178,146 | +4.9% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 178,146 is below the median for high income countries, which is 285,676, 62% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 178,146 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 295,138, 60% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 24,822 | 24,372 | 25,597 | 10 |
| 1960s | 32,439 | 25,393 | 41,169 | 10 |
| 1970s | 44,990 | 42,376 | 48,240 | 10 |
| 1980s | 52,296 | 49,044 | 55,531 | 10 |
| 1990s | 59,964 | 56,287 | 63,818 | 10 |
| 2000s | 71,877 | 64,787 | 82,415 | 10 |
| 2010s | 113,061 | 86,281 | 146,183 | 10 |
| 2020s | 166,272 | 154,667 | 178,146 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
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 population by age group in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Population by age group in Trinidad and Tobago was 178,146 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population by age group recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 178,146 in 2023.
- What is the lowest population by age group recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 24,372 in 1956.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for population by age group?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 141st out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population by age group rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.6%. 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 Population by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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