Trinidad and Tobago Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Trinidad and Tobago's life expectancy was 73.5 in 2025, ranked 118th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Trinidad and Tobago's life expectancy stood at 73.5 in 2025, a decline of +0.0 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 73.5 by 2025. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 118th globally.
Trinidad and Tobago’s life expectancy has risen steadily over the 65‑year series, climbing from a low of 62.51 in 1960 to 73.48 in 2025, a figure that places the nation 118th in the global ranking. The all‑time peak of 73.49 was recorded in 2023, indicating that the most recent year fell only 0.01 point short of the highest level achieved. This upward trajectory mirrors modest gains in comparable small economies; for example, Bhutan recorded 73.46 and North Macedonia 73.78 in the same period, underscoring a regional convergence toward the low‑mid‑70s range. The persistent improvement reflects advances in health care access, disease prevention, and socioeconomic conditions, yet the gap to the highest‑ranking peers remains. Continued investment in primary health services, chronic disease management, and nutrition could sustain the modest rise and potentially push the indicator beyond the current ceiling in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 73.7 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 73.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 73.5 | −0.0 | #118 |
| 2023 | 73.5 | +0.2 | #120 |
| 2022 | 73.3 | +2.2 | #119 |
| 2021 | 71.1 | −1.5 | #123 |
| 2020 | 72.6 | −0.2 | #114 |
| 2019 | 72.8 | +0.2 | #121 |
| 2018 | 72.7 | −0.3 | #123 |
| 2017 | 73.0 | +0.0 | #119 |
| 2016 | 72.9 | +0.1 | #117 |
| 2015 | 72.9 | −0.0 | #117 |
| 2014 | 72.9 | +0.1 | #113 |
| 2013 | 72.8 | +0.3 | #113 |
| 2012 | 72.5 | +0.3 | #115 |
| 2011 | 72.2 | +0.4 | #117 |
| 2010 | 71.8 | +0.4 | #117 |
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 life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Trinidad and Tobago's life expectancy was 73.5 in 2025. Ranked 118th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's life expectancy peaked at 73.5 in 2023.
The lowest life expectancy in Trinidad and Tobago was 62.5 in 1960.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 118th globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Trinidad and Tobago's life expectancy is projected to reach 73.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was 73.5. This ranks 118th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_life-expectancy,
title = {Trinidad and Tobago Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}