geography
Trinidad's Pitch Lake is the largest natural deposit of asphalt in the world, covering about 40 hectares.
Trinidad and Tobago
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Population, GDP, and key facts about Trinidad and Tobago — updated for 2026.
Capital · PORT-OF-SPAINContinent · AMERICASISO · TTO
Trinidad and Tobago quick facts
- Population
- 1,368,333
- Area
- 5,130 km²
- Population density
- 267 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 25.6 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 18.7K
- Capital
- Port-of-Spain
- Currency
- Trinidad and Tobago dollar ($, TTD)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 525.9/month · $ 3,550/month (2024)
- Language
- English
Trinidad and Tobago at human scale
Where does Trinidad and Tobago rank in the world?
Compare Trinidad and Tobago with other countries
🇹🇹 vs 🇬🇾Compare Trinidad and Tobago vs Guyana1.6× difference in population🇹🇹 vs 🇪🇪Compare Trinidad and Tobago vs Estonia
Compare Trinidad and Tobago with any country →Trinidad and Tobago's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 100%Renewables · 0%
- Natural gas99%
- Oil0%
- Solar0%
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
Everything we know about Trinidad and Tobago
culture
Trinidad and Tobago is the birthplace of steelpan music, invented in the 1930s and 40s using repurposed oil drums, now the country's national instrument.
Countries near Trinidad and Tobago
How many countries do you think Trinidad and Tobago could fit?
Pour other countries into Trinidad and Tobago's own outline, by real area, and see how many it takes to fill it up.
Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Trinidad and Tobago
What is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago?
The capital of Trinidad and Tobago is Port-of-Spain.
What is Trinidad and Tobago's population?
Trinidad and Tobago has a population of 1,368,333.
What is Trinidad and Tobago's GDP per capita?
Trinidad and Tobago's GDP per capita is US$ 18.7K.
What is the currency of Trinidad and Tobago?
The currency of Trinidad and Tobago is the Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD).
What is the minimum wage in Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 525.9 per month (as of 2024) — $ 3,550 per month in local currency.
Is Trinidad and Tobago bigger than Guyana?
Guyana is about 42× the size of Trinidad and Tobago by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.