What Language Do They Speak in Trinidad and Tobago?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The official language of Trinidad and Tobago is English. English is also an official language in 58 other countries worldwide.
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Languages of Trinidad and Tobago at a glance
| Official language | English |
|---|---|
| Number of official languages | 1 |
| Countries on this site where English is official | 59 |
| People (demonym) | Trinidadian |
| Capital | Port of Spain |
| Internet domain | .tt |
Other countries where English is official
English is also an official language in 58 other countries covered here:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Dominica
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guyana
- India
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Malawi
…and 34 more.
Trinidad and Tobago in context
- Trinidad and Tobago covers 5,130 km², making it the 166th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 267 people per km² ranks 38th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Trinidad and Tobago has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 1,367,764 people, Trinidad and Tobago holds about 3.6% of the population of Caribbean.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Trinidad and Tobago is a member state of the United Nations.
Languages in Trinidad and Tobago — FAQ
What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?
The official language of Trinidad and Tobago is English.
How many official languages does Trinidad and Tobago have?
Trinidad and Tobago has 1 official language: English.
Is English spoken anywhere else?
English is also an official language in 58 other countries.
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