MigrantoTrinidadian Diaspora
323.6K Trinidadians live abroad — the #121 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 95% of all emigrants
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| USA | 241541 |
| Canada | 62401 |
| Venezuela | 2524 |
| Jamaica | 2380 |
| Grenada | 2331 |
| Australia | 1830 |
| US Virgin Islands | 1759 |
| Barbados | 1520 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 1029 |
| Guyana | 902 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 780 |
| British Virgin Islands | 663 |
| Saint Lucia | 488 |
| Bahamas | 442 |
| Norway | 396 |
| Cayman Islands | 382 |
| Dominica | 318 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 283 |
| Brazil | 244 |
| Sint Maarten | 228 |
| Bermuda | 224 |
| Panama | 215 |
| Denmark | 183 |
| Curaçao | 157 |
| Puerto Rico | 68 |
| Malta | 61 |
| Finland | 52 |
| Costa Rica | 48 |
| Montserrat | 43 |
| Luxembourg | 25 |
| Dominican Republic | 25 |
| Hungary | 19 |
| Greece | 16 |
| Cyprus | 14 |
| Slovakia | 9 |
| Iceland | 9 |
| Bulgaria | 6 |
| Slovenia | 6 |
| Bolivia | 6 |
| Estonia | 2 |
| Liechtenstein | 1 |
| Latvia | 0 |
By destination region
North America is the leading destination region at 94%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Trinidad and Tobago.
USA is the primary destination for emigrants
USA attracts 75% of all emigrants from Trinidad and Tobago, while the second-largest destination receives just 19%.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 4 residents of Trinidad and Tobago has emigrated — 323.6K out of 1.4M, representing 23.7% of the population.
Emigration has become more concentrated over time
The top destination's share rose from 64% to 75%, with USA increasingly the primary choice.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 181630 |
| 1995 | 188536 |
| 2000 | 281792 |
| 2005 | 291912 |
| 2010 | 314851 |
| 2015 | 323450 |
| 2020 | 310552 |
| 2024 | 323630 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | USA | Canada | Venezuela | Jamaica | Grenada |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 117075 | 48270 | 3611 | 1775 | 1647 |
| 1995 | 116213 | 54973 | 3174 | 2126 | 1813 |
| 2000 | 200590 | 62768 | 2765 | 2476 | 1980 |
| 2005 | 208257 | 65375 | 2746 | 2413 | 2075 |
| 2010 | 228377 | 68351 | 2756 | 2349 | 2170 |
| 2015 | 238007 | 66728 | 2808 | 2299 | 2196 |
| 2020 | 226400 | 65223 | 2646 | 2343 | 2291 |
| 2024 | 241541 | 62401 | 2524 | 2380 | 2331 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Trinidad and Tobago as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Trinidad and Tobago
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Trinidadians move to?
Most Trinidadians have moved to USA, Canada and Venezuela — these three countries account for about 95% of all Trinidadians living abroad.
How many Trinidadians live abroad?
Around 323.6K Trinidadians live abroad, making it the #121-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Trinidad and Tobago lives abroad?
About 24% of the population of Trinidad and Tobago lives abroad — that's 323.6K out of a total population of 1.4M.
How has emigration from Trinidad and Tobago changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Trinidad and Tobago has changed from 323.5K to 323.6K people, a change of about 0%.
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