Trinidad and Tobago Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Trinidad and Tobago's birth rate was 10.0 in 2025, ranked 145th globally. This represents a 6.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Trinidad and Tobago's birth rate stood at 10.0 in 2025, a decline of +0.7 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.0 by 2025. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 145th globally.
Trinidad and Tobago’s birth rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year span from 37.80 in 1960 to a trough of 9.98 in 2025, the lowest level recorded and ranking the country 145th globally. The all‑time peak of 37.81 occurred in 1961, reflecting a post‑colonial fertility boom that was common across the Caribbean at the time. Since the late 1970s, the rate has declined steadily, driven by urbanisation, increased female education and the diffusion of family‑planning services, mirroring patterns seen in peer economies such as Albania, which posted a comparable 9.97 in 2025. The near‑identical figure of 9.99 for the Turks and Caicos Islands underscores a regional convergence toward sub‑10 births per 1,000 people. While the current trajectory suggests continued low fertility, any significant policy shift toward immigration incentives or pro‑birth subsidies could alter the downward path and modestly raise the birth rate in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 9.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 10.0 | - | - |
| 2025 | 10.0 | −0.7 | #145 |
| 2023 | 10.7 | −0.3 | #68 |
| 2022 | 11.0 | −0.3 | #70 |
| 2021 | 11.3 | −0.4 | #71 |
| 2020 | 11.6 | −0.4 | #74 |
| 2019 | 12.1 | +0.0 | #78 |
| 2018 | 12.1 | −0.4 | #76 |
| 2017 | 12.5 | −0.3 | #75 |
| 2016 | 12.8 | −0.2 | #73 |
| 2015 | 13.0 | −0.3 | #74 |
| 2014 | 13.3 | −0.2 | #71 |
| 2013 | 13.5 | −0.2 | #76 |
| 2012 | 13.7 | −0.2 | #72 |
| 2011 | 13.9 | −0.2 | #72 |
| 2010 | 14.1 | −0.1 | #72 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Trinidad and Tobago's birth rate was 10.0 in 2025. Ranked 145th globally. This represents a 6.8% decrease from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's birth rate peaked at 37.8 in 1961.
The lowest birth rate in Trinidad and Tobago was 10.0 in 2025.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 145th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Trinidad and Tobago's birth rate is projected to reach 10.0 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was 10.0. This ranks 145th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_birth-rate,
title = {Trinidad and Tobago Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}