MigrantoTrinidadian Diaspora
323.6K Trinidadians live abroad — 24% of the population of Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidadian diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 95% of the diaspora
| 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 region
94% of the diaspora lives in North America
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Key facts
The Trinidadian diaspora in numbers
Most Trinidadians abroad live in the USA
75% of the diaspora lives in the USA, while the next country accounts for just 19%.
1 in 4 people born in Trinidad and Tobago lives abroad
323.6K people born in Trinidad and Tobago now live in other countries — 23.7% of a population of 1.4M.
The diaspora is more concentrated than in 1990
The largest country's share rose from 64% to 75%, and today that country is USA.
Trinidadian diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 181630 |
| 1995 | 188536 |
| 2000 | 281792 |
| 2005 | 291912 |
| 2010 | 314851 |
| 2015 | 323450 |
| 2020 | 310552 |
| 2024 | 323630 |
Largest communities over time
Trinidadians living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Trinidadians in each country has changed since the selected year
Trinidadians among immigrants in other countries
Where Trinidadians make up the largest share of a country's immigrants
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Trinidadians live outside Trinidad and Tobago?
Around 323.6K Trinidadians live abroad, the world's #121 largest diaspora.
Where do most Trinidadians abroad live?
Most Trinidadians live in USA, Canada and Venezuela — these three countries account for about 95% of all Trinidadians living abroad.
Which country has the largest Trinidadian population outside Trinidad and Tobago?
USA is home to the largest Trinidadian community abroad — 241.5K people, about 75% of all Trinidadians living abroad.
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.
Is the Trinidadian diaspora growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of Trinidadians living abroad has changed from 323.5K to 323.6K, about 0%.
Where does the data on the Trinidadian diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Trinidad and Tobago who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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