Trinidad and Tobago Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Trinidad and Tobago's net migration was 691 in 2025, ranked 150th globally. This represents a 48.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Trinidad and Tobago's net migration stood at 691 in 2025, a decline of +643 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1,079 by 2026. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 150th globally.
Trinidad and Tobago recorded a net migration inflow of 691.00 persons in 2025, placing the country at 150th in the World Bank’s global ranking and situating it between the Channel Islands (675.00) and Andorra (843.00) among comparable small economies. The island nation’s migration profile has shifted dramatically over the 66‑year series, moving from a cumulative outflow of –5,671.00 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 35,502.00 in 2018, when favorable labor market conditions and regional integration attracted a surge of workers. The following year saw the opposite extreme, with a trough of –19,251.00 in 2019 as economic slowdown and policy tightening prompted a sharp reversal. These oscillations reflect the sensitivity of Trinidad and Tobago’s migration balance to short‑term macro‑economic fluctuations and to changes in immigration legislation. If the government sustains investment in high‑skill sectors and maintains a stable regulatory environment, the net migration figure is likely to remain modestly positive, gradually narrowing the gap with peers such as the Cayman Islands (888.00).
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -3,685 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -2,382 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -1,079 | - | - |
| 2025 | 691 | −643 | #150 |
| 2024 | 1,334 | −792 | #151 |
| 2023 | 2,126 | −2,121 | #147 |
| 2022 | 4,247 | −1,502 | #142 |
| 2021 | 5,749 | +5,322 | #159 |
| 2020 | 427 | +19,678 | #130 |
| 2019 | -19,251 | −54,753 | #51 |
| 2018 | 35,502 | +34,057 | #182 |
| 2017 | 1,445 | +1,531 | #135 |
| 2016 | -86 | +489 | #107 |
| 2015 | -575 | +224 | #113 |
| 2014 | -799 | −3 | #110 |
| 2013 | -796 | +84 | #110 |
| 2012 | -880 | +530 | #108 |
| 2011 | -1,410 | +820 | #99 |
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 net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Trinidad and Tobago's net migration was 691 in 2025. Ranked 150th globally. This represents a 48.2% decrease from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's net migration peaked at 35,502 in 2018.
The lowest net migration in Trinidad and Tobago was -19,251 in 2019.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 150th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Trinidad and Tobago's net migration is projected to reach -1,079 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was 691. This ranks 150th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_net-migration,
title = {Trinidad and Tobago Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}