International Trinidad and Tobago relations

Country profile & diplomacy overview · 31 relations tracked

Trinidad and Tobago is a Caribbean country located off the northeastern coast of South America. It consists of two main islands, Trinidad and Tobago, and several smaller islands. The country has a population of about 1.4 million people and is known for its diverse culture, which is influenced by its history as a former British colony and its location in the Caribbean.

Population

1.4M#154 of 203

Land area

5.1K km²#168 of 203

GDP

$25.9B#122 of 197

Military expenditure

$234.5M#125 of 167

Global influence

#127Very Low

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Trinidad and Tobago has a parliamentary democracy and is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The country has a strong economy, with a focus on petroleum and natural gas production and related industries. It is also a significant exporter of petrochemicals, steel, and aluminum.

The country has close political and economic ties with the United States and the United Kingdom, and it is also a member of regional organizations such as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Association of Caribbean States (ACS). It has good relations with its neighbors in the Caribbean region and is actively involved in regional efforts to promote economic development and cooperation.

In terms of international relations, Trinidad and Tobago has a history of active participation in peacekeeping and other multilateral efforts, including through the United Nations and other international organizations. It has also played a role in regional efforts to address issues such as crime, drug trafficking, and natural disasters.

Geography & terrain

Terrain is mostly low plains, with the hilly Northern Range crossing Trinidad and hillier terrain on Tobago. Climate is tropical, with wet and dry seasons and a location generally outside the main hurricane belt. As twin islands it has a full Caribbean and Atlantic coastline and no land borders. Insularity provides natural protection from overland invasion, though the narrow strait separating it from Venezuela leaves it geographically close to the South American mainland.

Key facts

Diverse sources: UN, World Bank, Trinidad and Tobago Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital	Port of Spain (37.1K people, 2.6% of total population)
Population	1.4M (#154 of 203 countries)
Land area	5.1K km² (#168 of 203 countries)
Main religion	Christianity, Hinduism, Islam
Life expectancy	71 years

Source: World Bank Open Data. Most recent available data (2025)
Currency	Trinidad and Tobago Dollar
Main language(s)	English
Government type	Parliamentary republic
Time zone	UTC-4.0
GDP	$25.9B (#122 of 197 countries)
GDP per capita	$19.0K (#65 of 198 countries)
International calling code	+1868
Driving side	Left
UNESCO World Heritage Sites	0
Military expenditure	$234.5M
Land military expenditure (estimation)	$82.1M
Air military expenditure (estimation)	$35.2M
Naval military expenditure (estimation)	$117.3M
Military expenditure (% of GDP)	0.9%
Military expenditure per capita	$168
Nuclear power	No
European Union	Not a member
NATO	Not a member
Other groups	Commonwealth of Nations

Land borders

Trinidad and Tobago has no land borders (it is an island nation or otherwise has no neighboring countries).

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Rank #127 Very Low International Influence

Trinidad and Tobago's actions have no significant effect on the world, and a very limited impact on other countries.

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Most intense relations

Top 5 relations of Trinidad and Tobago by overall intensity. Intensity reflects the level and significance of interaction—not whether the relationship is positive or negative.