Trinidad and Tobago: Facts & Stats

Demographics

Population:

Population: 1,299,953 (July 2009)
Density: 254.4 inhabitants per sq. km

The ethnic composition of Trinidad and Tobago reflects a history of conquest and immigration. Two major ethnic groups, Indo-Trinidadians and Afro-Trinidadians, account for almost 80% of the population, while people of mixed race, European, Chinese and Syrian–Lebanese descent make up most of the rest of the population.

Welfare:

Based on standard health care indicators, Trinidad and Tobago's medical system continued to improve in the 1980s. The mortality rate had been reduced from 18.9 per 1,000 inhabitants in 1930 to 7 in 1980. The infant mortality rate for the same year was 19.7 per 1,000 live births, reduced from 34.4 in 1970. Life expectancy at birth in 1986 averaged 68.9 years.

Education:

Education is one of the most primary issues of a country. The education system of a country does not only determine the future of the nation, but it also reflects the culture of the people of the particular country. Trinidad and Tobago Education is well planned and has a certain standard of infrastructure.

Though a very small place, Trinidad and Tobago Education does not reflect the size of the country itself. The educational scenario is quite developed in Trinidad and Tobago, especially given that the country even has a considerably small population.

Education in the primary stage is mandatory in the country of Trinidad and Tobago. There are various schools and colleges in Trinidad and Tobago. The University of the West Indies (UWI) too has a branch in St. Augustine in the country.

Religion:

Trinidad and Tobago is a very religious country in West Indies. Trinidad and Tobago religion primarily centers round Roman Catholic, Anglican and Hindu religions. However, Roman Catholic is the most commonly practiced religious faith among the people of Trinidad and Tobago.

A large number of people also practice Hinduism as their religion in the island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. Though in the minority group, Anglican religion is also practiced in various corners of Trinidad and Tobago. Besides these religions, there are protestant denominations too. There are many followers of Judaism in the country too.

Though Roman Catholic is the most dominant religion in the country, Muslim is another significant religion practiced in Trinidad and Tobago. From a very remote period, Islam religion is practiced here. Still now, there are many mosques or masjids in various places of the country.

Similarly various Hindu customs and festivals are also celebrated in Trinidad and Tobago. Not only the Hindu practitioners, but also the others enjoy these festive moods. There are many Hindu temples too spread throughout the country.

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