MigrantoImmigrants in Trinidad and Tobago
102.9K foreigners live in Trinidad and Tobago — 8% of the country's population
Immigrants in Trinidad and Tobago by country
The 3 largest groups make up 61% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Venezuela | 34543 |
| Guyana | 15720 |
| Grenada | 12827 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 10277 |
| USA | 9267 |
| United Kingdom | 3784 |
| Cuba | 3471 |
| Canada | 2838 |
| Jamaica | 2390 |
| Barbados | 1704 |
| India | 1531 |
| Saint Lucia | 1406 |
| China | 1383 |
| Nigeria | 802 |
| Philippines | 551 |
| Germany | 403 |
By region of origin
80% of immigrants come from Latin America
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Key facts
Immigrants in Trinidad and Tobago in numbers
49% of all emigrants from Grenada live in Trinidad and Tobago
No other country has more people born in Grenada.
Immigration drives population growth
48% of the population growth of Trinidad and Tobago since 1990 came from immigrants.
The immigrant population has grown 44% since 2020
The number of foreigners living in Trinidad and Tobago rose from 71.5K to 102.9K in four years.
Venezuelans are the largest group by a wide margin
34% of all immigrants were born in Venezuela, while the next group accounts for just 15%.
1 in 9 people born in Grenada lives in Trinidad and Tobago
12.8K people born in Grenada live in Trinidad and Tobago — 10.94% of the population of Grenada.
1 in 13 residents of Trinidad and Tobago was born abroad
102.9K of 1.4M residents were born abroad — 7.5% of the population.
Immigrant population in Trinidad and Tobago over time
Foreigners living in Trinidad and Tobago, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 46645 |
| 1995 | 42344 |
| 2000 | 37801 |
| 2005 | 40571 |
| 2010 | 40940 |
| 2015 | 42625 |
| 2020 | 71497 |
| 2024 | 102897 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Trinidad and Tobago, by year
| Year | Venezuelans | Guyanese | Grenadians | Vincentians | Americans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1337 | 5140 | 16589 | 11629 | 2430 |
| 1995 | 1213 | 4666 | 15066 | 10556 | 2205 |
| 2000 | 1413 | 5264 | 11148 | 8384 | 3501 |
| 2005 | 1516 | 5649 | 11973 | 8998 | 3757 |
| 2010 | 1672 | 9490 | 7748 | 6207 | 5597 |
| 2015 | 1870 | 9830 | 8026 | 6430 | 5798 |
| 2020 | 24001 | 10923 | 8913 | 7141 | 6439 |
| 2024 | 34543 | 15720 | 12827 | 10277 | 9267 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Trinidad and Tobago
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Trinidad and Tobago
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Trinidad and Tobago?
Around 102.9K immigrants live in Trinidad and Tobago — the world's #134 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Trinidad and Tobago are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 8% of the population of Trinidad and Tobago — that's 102.9K out of a total population of 1.4M.
Where do most immigrants in Trinidad and Tobago come from?
Most immigrants in Trinidad and Tobago come from Venezuela, Guyana and Grenada — these three countries account for about 61% of all immigrants.
How many Venezuelans live in Trinidad and Tobago?
Around 34.5K Venezuelans live in Trinidad and Tobago — about 34% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Trinidad and Tobago growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Trinidad and Tobago has grown from 42.6K to 102.9K, about 141%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Trinidad and Tobago come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Trinidad and Tobago. Their children born in Trinidad and Tobago are not included.
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