Trinidad and Tobago
North America · Caribbean
Energy-rich twin island where Carnival is legendary; higher crime than most of the Caribbean.
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At a Glance
📈Trinidad and Tobago's Human Development Index
0.814
Very High human development#60 of 191 countries worldwide, #7 of 23 in North America.
Higher than 69% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.
UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.
Closest indicators in this dataset
World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.
Nearest countries by HDI
Full HDI ranking, all 191 countries →Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago is a twin-island Caribbean nation where the culture is among the most vibrant and expressive in the hemisphere, the birthplace of calypso, steelpan, and some of the world's great carnival traditions. Trinidad has a cosmopolitan culture shaped by African, Indian, Chinese, and European communities, while Tobago is quieter and more naturally pristine. The food is outstanding and the music is everywhere, making it one of the Caribbean's most culturally alive destinations.
- Invented the steel drum — the only acoustic instrument invented in the 20th century.
- Birthplace of calypso, soca, and steelpan music.
- One of the wealthiest countries in the Caribbean, largely from oil and natural gas.
Quick Facts
Capital
Port of Spain
Language
English
Currency
$ TTD
Area
5,130 km²
Nomad Hub
Fixed Broadband
156Mbps
GDP / Capita
$19K
PPP / Capita
$37K
Inflation
1.0%
Unemployment
3.3%
Innovation (GII)
19.3
GNI / Capita
$19K
FDI Inflows
-3.1%
Education Spend
3.2%
Cost of Living
52.0
Price Level Index
40th pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 1990
0.656 → 0.814 (+0.158)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 33 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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What is Trinidad and Tobago's Human Development Index?
Trinidad and Tobago's Human Development Index is 0.814 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #60 of 191 countries.
Is Trinidad and Tobago safe?
Trinidad and Tobago scores 1.96 on the Global Peace Index (lower is more peaceful), ranked #78 of 160 countries by the Institute for Economics & Peace. That measures national-level peace, not street crime; both are covered below.
How expensive is Trinidad and Tobago?
Numbeo's cost-of-living index puts Trinidad and Tobago at 52.0 (New York = 100); that is #103 cheapest of 143 countries with data.
What is life expectancy in Trinidad and Tobago?
Life expectancy at birth in Trinidad and Tobago is 73.6 yrs (World Bank), ranked #102 of 195 countries.