🇯🇲 Jamaica

Jamaica diaspora in Trinidad and Tobago

People from Jamaica in Trinidad and Tobago meet here, city by city. Each community is a neighbourhood, not a crowd, so if yours is missing, start it.

Communities by city

How many people from Jamaica live in Trinidad and Tobago?

According to the United Nations, 2,390 people from Jamaica live in Trinidad and Tobago.

Therefore Trinidad and Tobago ranks number 5 among the destinations of the Jamaica diaspora.

In total, 1,220,000 people from Jamaica live abroad, and about 1% of them live in Trinidad and Tobago.

However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born here. The real community is therefore larger.

Source: UN DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024

Where to meet people from Jamaica in Trinidad and Tobago

No community for people from Jamaica exists in Trinidad and Tobago on Compatri yet. However, one first member is enough to open one in their city.

As soon as a community starts, its meetups show up on the events page, with the date, the venue and the number of attendees.

Compatri follows cities such as Port-d'Espagne, and each one can host its community.

Joining the Jamaica community in Trinidad and Tobago

Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.

You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.

Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.

Jamaica Independence Day in Trinidad and Tobago

Every August 6, the national day brings the Jamaica diaspora together. Locally too, communities organise concerts, meals and gatherings.

Every celebration of the Jamaica national day

Frequently asked questions

How many people from Jamaica live in Trinidad and Tobago?

According to the UN, about 2,390 people from Jamaica live in Trinidad and Tobago. Their children born here do not count in this figure.

Which cities do people from Jamaica live in in Trinidad and Tobago?

Communities start where members sign up. If your city is still missing, suggest it: a community often begins with a handful of neighbours.

How can I meet people from Jamaica in Trinidad and Tobago?

Join the community of your city on Compatri, then attend the meetups its members organise. You can also host your own event.

Which other diasporas live in Trinidad and Tobago?

According to the UN, the largest ones come from Venezuela, Guyana, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Cuba.

When is the Jamaica national day?

Jamaica Independence Day falls on August 6. In Trinidad and Tobago too, the diaspora celebrates it every year.

Do I have to pay to join my community?

No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.

Elsewhere in the world

Elsewhere, the Jamaica diaspora also lives in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Each country has its own page, with its cities and meetups.