Life in Trinidad and Tobago: Every Number That Shapes It (1800–2100)
Updated September 2026 · methodology
A child born in Trinidad and Tobago in the 2020s can expect to live 75 years on an average income of 14,500 international dollars. (UN WPP / World Bank, compiled by MYRIAD)
To understand the narrative of Trinidad and Tobago is to measure the quiet transformation of everyday existence. Today, these statistics represent a society where 81 % of the population resides in cities and 97 % have electricity at home. The daily rhythm has shifted, moving away from 2,300 annual working hours toward 1,950 hours/year. While the homicide rate remains steady, moving from 22 to 20 per 100,000, the broader data reflects a dramatic expansion in connectivity, with internet access reaching 68 %.
The historical arc from the 1950s to the present reveals a profound recalibration of human potential. In the 1950s, life expectancy was 51, and child mortality stood at 180 per 1,000 births. By the 2020s, life expectancy reached 75 years, while child mortality dropped to 16 per 1,000 births. This evolution is mirrored in the economy, where income per person rose from 4,000 to 14,500 intl-$, and extreme poverty receded from 30 to 4.5 %.
For a child born in the 2020s, the birth lottery provides a vastly different experience than that of previous generations. They can expect to live 75 years on an average income of 14,500 international dollars. With years of schooling increasing from 3 to 9 years and children per woman falling from 5.9 to 2, the path forward is paved with new possibilities. Use our tools to see your parallel life in Trinidad and Tobago.
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The numbers today vs 1950
| Dimension | 1950s | 2020s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 51 | 75 years | history → |
| Income per Person (GDP per capita, PPP) | 4,000 | 14,500 intl-$ | history → |
| Child Mortality (under 5) | 180 | 16 per 1,000 births | history → |
| Years of Schooling | 3 | 9 years | history → |
| Children per Woman | 5.9 | 2 births | history → |
| Living in Cities | 41 | 81 % | history → |
| Internet Access | 0 | 68 % | history → |
| Electricity at Home | 40 | 97 % | history → |
| Homicide Rate | 22 | 20 per 100,000 | history → |
| Annual Working Hours | 2,300 | 1,950 hours/year | history → |
| Average Male Height | 165 | 171 cm | history → |
| Extreme Poverty | 30 | 4.5 % | history → |
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Questions people ask
What is life expectancy in Trinidad and Tobago?
75 years in the 2020s (UN WPP / World Bank data compiled by MYRIAD).
Is Trinidad and Tobago a good place to be born, statistically?
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