
Spread of COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago
Since the beginning of the pandemic until June 8th, 2023, a total of 191,496 infected people and 4,390 deaths have been reported in Trinidad and Tobago.The total of 191,496 infected people currently represents 13.68 percent of the total population.
Current vaccination status
According to official WHO data, a total of 1.59 million vaccine doses have been administered as of June 2nd, 2023. There are 754,399 people who have received at least one vaccination (53.9 percent). The booster vaccination was received by 174,836 people (12.5 percent).718,969 of these are considered fully vaccinated in Trinidad and Tobago (= 51.4 percent).
Thus, Trinidad and Tobago belongrather to the lower midfield in terms of vaccination coverage. The vaccination rate is higher in 143 countries.
Weight and size
Male | Female | |
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Body height | 176 cm | 163 cm |
BMI | 26.6 | 28.7 |
Weight | 82.1 kg | 76.4 kg |
Diseases
Trinidad and Tobago | Ø worldwide | |
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Diabetes * | 11.00% | 8.81% |
Tuberculosis | 0.13‰ | 1.34‰ |
HIV / Aids | 0.01% | 0.03% |
* The number of people suffering from diabetes refers only to inhabitants aged between 20 and 79 years.
Child vaccinations
Trinidad and Tobago | Ø worldwide | |
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Measles | 93.0% | 81.7% |
Hepatitis B | 0.09% | 0.08% |
DTP * | 9.40% | 8.14% |
* DTP is a combined basic vaccination against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus, which should be given to children up to the age of 23 months.
Medical supplies

With about 4,070 physicians in Trinidad and Tobago, there are about 2.67 doctors per 1000 inhabitants. Here again the comparison: worldwide this standard is 1.50 physicians per 1,000 inhabitants and in the EU is 3.57.
Due to the low level of care, the mortality of major known diseases can only be reduced in comparatively few cases. According to current information, about 17 percent of all people who suffer from cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases or chylomicron retention disease (CRD) still die.