Who moves to Trinidad and Tobago
102.9K people have chosen Trinidad and Tobago for relocation — #134 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to Trinidad and Tobago? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 61% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Venezuela | 34543 |
| Guyana | 15720 |
| Grenada | 12827 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 10277 |
| United States | 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
Latin America is the leading region of origin at 80%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Trinidad and Tobago.
Trinidad and Tobago is a primary destination for emigrants from Grenada
Trinidad and Tobago attracts 49% of all emigrants from Grenada, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
Immigration is a key driver of population growth
48% of the population growth of Trinidad and Tobago since 1990 came from new immigrants, reflecting immigration's central demographic role.
Immigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The immigrant population grew 44% from 71.5K to 102.9K, indicating an acceleration in migration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
Venezuela is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Venezuela accounts for 34% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 15%.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 46645 |
| 1995 | 42344 |
| 2000 | 37801 |
| 2005 | 40571 |
| 2010 | 40940 |
| 2015 | 42625 |
| 2020 | 71497 |
| 2024 | 102897 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Venezuela | Guyana | Grenada | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Trinidad and Tobago as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Trinidad and Tobago