Trinidad and Tobago: official statistics and sources
15 official bodies for Trinidad and Tobago, from Central Statistical Office to Integrity Commission, with key figures from the World Bank and IMF. Official language: English. Capital: Port-of-Spain.
Who holds power in Trinidad and Tobago
- Head of state: Christine Carla Kangaloo (President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago)
- Head of government: Kamla Persad-Bissessar (Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago)
- Foreign minister: Sean Sobers (Minister for Foreign and CARICOM Affairs of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago)
Source: UN Protocol and Liaison Service list, dated 15 October 2026. All world leaders.
Unitary parliamentary republic. How local power works in Trinidad and Tobago: 2 tiers of government below the nation, who is elected and who they answer to.
Part of level 6 of the 10 levels of power.
Government, regions and cities
- Government and power in Trinidad and Tobago: leaders, governance scores, women in parliament, spending and the bodies that hold power to account
- All 15 municipalities: Tunapuna-Piarco, Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo, San Juan-Laventille, Diego Martin, Princes Town…
- Port-Of-Spain (capital)
Key figures
What the figures show
The World Bank puts Trinidad and Tobago's population at 1.4 million in 2025, up from 1.3 million in 2015. It ranks 22nd of 33 in the World Bank's Latin America and Caribbean region and 152nd of 193 worldwide.
GDP for 2025 was $25.9 billion at current dollar prices, according to the World Bank. Divided by population it comes to $18,967, where the middle country in the region has $10,989.
Output fell 0.8% after inflation in 2025 (World Bank). The IMF's October 2026 outlook projects 0.2% for 2026.
For 2025 as a whole the World Bank records 1.0%. IMF projections put 2026 at 0.8%.
Unemployment stood at 3.3% in 2025 on the ILO's modelled estimate, which can differ from the national survey.
Government debt was 84.0% of GDP in 2025, the IMF estimates, heading to 84.6% in 2026. The regional median is 65.6%.
A baby born in 2024 could expect to live 73.6 years.
- Annual inflation since 2015: highest 5.8% (2022), lowest 0.5% (2024).
- Debt ratio 2015: 43.2%; 2025: 84.0%.
- GDP per person in dollars, 2015 to 2025: minus 5%.
Figures checked 2026-10-13; how they are compiled.
Official sources in Trinidad and Tobago
Statistics office prices, jobs, people, output
- Central Statistical Office
Consumer price index, labour force, census, GDP and trade statistics for Trinidad and Tobago.
Central bank interest rates and money
- Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago
Monetary policy reports, financial stability reports, economic bulletins and statistics.
Parliament debates, votes, bills
- Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago (House of Representatives and Senate)
Bills, Acts, Hansard, order papers and committee reports.
Government
- Government of Trinidad and Tobago (ttconnect)
Government services, ministry information and public notices.
- Office of the Prime Minister
Prime Minister's statements, Cabinet notes and policy announcements.
Laws and the official gazette the text of laws
- Digital Legislative Library (Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs)
Consolidated laws, Acts and subsidiary legislation of Trinidad and Tobago.
Courts judgments
- The Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago
Court of Appeal and High Court judgments, court lists and practice directions.
Public audit how public money was spent
- Auditor General's Department
Auditor General reports on the public accounts and audits of state entities.
Elections results and rules
- Elections and Boundaries Commission
Voter registration, election results and constituency boundary reports.
Regulators
- Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission
Securities registrations, enforcement actions and market reports.
- Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
Telecommunications and broadcasting regulation, consultations and market reports.
- Regulated Industries Commission
Electricity and water rate reviews, decisions and service standards.
Ombudsman
- Office of the Ombudsman
Complaint handling information and annual reports of the Ombudsman.
Public registers companies, land, charities
- Registrar General's Department (Ministry of Legal Affairs)
Keeps the companies register, land and deeds registry, and civil status records, with online company search.
- Integrity Commission
Receives declarations of income, assets and liabilities and registers of interests from persons in public life.
Notes
Trinidad and Tobago's final court of appeal is the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (UK).
Freedom of information in Trinidad and Tobago
| Law | Freedom of Information Act, 1999 (Chap. 22:02) (1999) |
|---|---|
| Answered by | Each public authority. |
| Time limit | 30 days |
| Appeals to | Ombudsman (complaint within 21 days of a refusal) |
Facts read from the Act No. 26 of 1999 text on ttparliament.org.
What Trinidad and Tobago does not have
- The FOI Unit site (foi.gov.tt) and the Office of Procurement Regulation site (opr.org.tt) did not connect on 2026-10-13.
Also: World Bank country data · IMF country page · UN Sustainable Development Goals country profile · IPU Parline parliament profile.
Trinidad and Tobago by subject
- Economy GDP, growth, trade and investment
- Jobs and pay unemployment, jobs and work
- Cost of living inflation, poverty and inequality
- Public finances debt, deficit, tax and spending
- Health and care life expectancy, doctors and spending
- Housing homes, cities, water and power
- Crime and justice murder rate, courts and crime
- Immigration migrants, refugees and remittances
- Education schools, universities and literacy
- Environment emissions, air, forests and water
Power in Trinidad and Tobago, from local government up to the G20
The global bodies above national governments, and the levels of power inside Trinidad and Tobago. How the ten levels work.
Level 3: Local councils
- Local government in Trinidad and Tobago how councils, regions and municipalities work
Level 5: Devolved and state governments
- Regions of Trinidad and Tobago 15 regions, states or provinces
Level 6: National government
- Trinidad and Tobago: national government this page
- Government and power in Trinidad and Tobago who leads, the parliament and the courts
- World leaders every country's head of state and government
Level 10: G7, G20, Davos and global forums
Common questions
What is the population of Trinidad and Tobago?
1.4 million (2025, World Bank). National figures: Central Statistical Office.
What is the inflation rate in Trinidad and Tobago?
1.0% (2025, World Bank). Official index: Central Statistical Office.
What is Trinidad and Tobago's GDP?
$25.9 billion (2025, World Bank).
How much government debt does Trinidad and Tobago have?
84.0% of GDP (2025, International Monetary Fund).
Who publishes official statistics in Trinidad and Tobago?
Central Statistical Office: https://cso.gov.tt/
Is there a freedom of information law in Trinidad and Tobago?
Freedom of Information Act, 1999 (Chap. 22:02) (1999). Time limit: 30 days. Appeals: Ombudsman (complaint within 21 days of a refusal).
What is the central bank of Trinidad and Tobago?
Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago: https://www.central-bank.org.tt/
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