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Trinidad and Tobago: Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79)

In , Trinidad and Tobago's Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) was 12.40.

That's down 2.4% from 2011, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.09 . Trinidad and Tobago ranks #51 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #14 of 38.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.DIAB.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2000–2024)

Trinidad and Tobago Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
14.10
Trough
12.40

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79)
12.4000
12.7000
14.1000

About Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79)

Diabetes prevalence refers to the percentage of people ages 20-79 who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It is calculated by adjusting to a standard population age-structure.

Indicator code: SH.STA.DIAB.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Trinidad and Tobago's Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) in 2024?
In 2024, Trinidad and Tobago's Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) was 12.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Trinidad and Tobago's Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) rising or falling?
Trinidad and Tobago's Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) fell 2.4% from 2011 to 2024.
How does Trinidad and Tobago rank globally on Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79)?
In 2024, Trinidad and Tobago ranked #51 out of 209 countries reporting Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79).
How does Trinidad and Tobago's Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) compare to the world average?
The global average for Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) in 2024 was 10.09, so Trinidad and Tobago is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #14 of 38.
What is Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) and how is it measured?
Diabetes prevalence refers to the percentage of people ages 20-79 who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It is calculated by adjusting to a standard population age-structure.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.DIAB.ZS), CC BY 4.0.