Trinidad and Tobago Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Trinidad and Tobago's fertility rate was 1.51 in 2025, ranked 147th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Trinidad and Tobago's fertility rate stood at 1.51 in 2025, a decline of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.51 by 2025. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 147th globally.
Trinidad and Tobago’s fertility rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year span from 5.41 in 1961, the all‑time peak, to 1.51 in 2025, the all‑time trough and the figure that places the nation 147th in the world ranking. This decline reflects a broader demographic transition characterized by increased urbanisation, higher female educational attainment and expanded access to family‑planning services, mirroring patterns observed in other advanced economies. The 2025 rate is identical to that of Australia (1.51) and closely aligns with the United Kingdom’s 1.52, suggesting that the Caribbean state now shares a low‑fertility profile with many high‑income peers. Despite the sharp contraction, the rate remains above the replacement level of 2.1, indicating that natural population growth will continue to be modest while migration will play a larger role in shaping future demographic dynamics. Continued improvements in reproductive health policies and sustained economic development could stabilise the rate near its current level, whereas a reversal of these trends might prompt a modest rebound.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.50 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.51 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.51 | −0.02 | #147 |
| 2023 | 1.53 | −0.01 | #72 |
| 2022 | 1.54 | −0.01 | #63 |
| 2021 | 1.56 | −0.01 | #57 |
| 2020 | 1.57 | −0.01 | #63 |
| 2019 | 1.58 | −0.01 | #59 |
| 2018 | 1.59 | −0.01 | #55 |
| 2017 | 1.59 | −0.01 | #52 |
| 2016 | 1.60 | +0.00 | #47 |
| 2015 | 1.60 | −0.00 | #43 |
| 2014 | 1.60 | −0.00 | #44 |
| 2013 | 1.60 | −0.01 | #47 |
| 2012 | 1.61 | −0.00 | #45 |
| 2011 | 1.61 | −0.00 | #45 |
| 2010 | 1.61 | −0.00 | #41 |
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 fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Trinidad and Tobago's fertility rate was 1.51 in 2025. Ranked 147th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's fertility rate peaked at 5.41 in 1960.
The lowest fertility rate in Trinidad and Tobago was 1.51 in 2025.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 147th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Trinidad and Tobago's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.51 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was 1.51. This ranks 147th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_fertility-rate,
title = {Trinidad and Tobago Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}