Net migration in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Net migration was 691 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Trinidad and Tobago, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago recorded 691 for net migration in 2025.
That represents a change of down 48.2% on the previous year and up 220.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 35,502 in 2018 and was at its lowest, -19,251, in 2019.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 68th out of 218 countries with data for 2025, 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 in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | -5,671 | — |
| 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% |
| 2024 | 1,334 | -37.3% |
| 2025 | 691 | -48.2% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 691 is below the median for high income countries, which is 843, 82% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 691 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -213.5. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration 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 |
| 2019 | -154.2% | 35,502 | -19,251 |
| 2020 | +102.2% | -19,251 | 427 |
| 2016 | +85.0% | -575 | -86 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2,429 | 427 | 5,749 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
- 65 Bahamas 935 compare
- 66 Cayman Islands 888 compare
- 67 Andorra 843 compare
- 69 Channel Islands 675 compare
- 70 Gibraltar 549 compare
- 71 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 530 compare
More financial sector data for Trinidad and Tobago
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0062 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 118.45 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate -0.2193 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0046 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 86.49 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0062 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 118.45 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate -0.2193 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Net migration in Trinidad and Tobago was 691 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 35,502 in 2018.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was -19,251 in 2019.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for net migration?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 68th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 220.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.