Americas 1.4M peopleTTO Capital: Port of Spain
Moving to Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago is a solid destination for global professionals, featuring a moderate tax burden of 24.3%. It hosts a vibrant and diverse expat community, notably drawing a significant number of residents from Guyana.
Quick Facts
GDP per Capita (PPP)
$36,328.5USD
Adjusts for purchasing power parity.
Life Expectancy
71.7years
WHO Data. UHC Index: 75/100.
Unemployment
3.3%
ILO Estimate. Indicates job market health.
Safety — Homicides
40.4per 100k
World Bank Crime Data. Lower is safer.
Inflation Rate
0.5%
Annual CPI. Indicates recent price stability.
Happiness Index
5.91/ 10
World Happiness Report (Cantril Ladder).
Politics & Power
Government System
parliamentary republic
Head of State: Christine Kangaloo
Head of Gov: Kamla Persad-Bissessar
Ruling Party
United National Congress, People's National Movement
Society & Demographics
Gender Distribution
Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%
Connectivity
82.2%
Internet Users
Language
--/800
EF English Proficiency
Inequality
--/ 100
GINI Index (Lower is more equal)
Equality
28.6%
Women in Parliament
Aging Society
12.4%
Population over 65 years old
Migration
+2,126
Net Migration (5-yr total)
Economic Freedom Score
Evaluated across 12 quantitative factors by the Heritage Foundation. Scores span 0–100, where higher scores indicate greater economic liberty, lighter tax burdens, and stronger property rights.
Overall Economic Freedom
62.4 / 100Property Rights
47.3 / 100Judicial Effectiveness
58.8 / 100Government Integrity
45.5 / 100Tax Burden Score
76.1 / 100Government Spending
71.1 / 100Fiscal Health
86.3 / 100Business Freedom
67.1 / 100Labor Freedom
57.2 / 100Monetary Freedom
81.0 / 100Trade Freedom
68.8 / 100Investment Freedom
50.0 / 100Financial Freedom
40.0 / 100Climate Profile (Port of Spain)
Jan
29 °C
min 22°12 rain days
Feb
30 °C
min 22°10 rain days
Mar
31 °C
min 23°11 rain days
Apr
31 °C
min 24°17 rain days
May
31 °C
min 24°18 rain days
Jun
30 °C
min 24°25 rain days
Jul
30 °C
min 24°27 rain days
Aug
31 °C
min 25°22 rain days
Sep
33 °C
min 25°16 rain days
Oct
32 °C
min 25°17 rain days
Nov
30 °C
min 24°22 rain days
Dec
31 °C
min 24°22 rain days