IndoTrinidadian
IndoTrinidadians are residents of Trinidad and Tobago who trace their ancestry to India. The group developed during the 19th and early 20th centuries when the British colonial administration brought Indian indentured laborers to the islands to work on cocoa and sugar plantations after the abolition of slavery. Between 1845 and 1917, nearly 145,000 Indians were transported, with the majority entering from the coastal districts of Bengal and Travancore.
Today, IndoTrinidadians comprise roughly one‑third of the national population. Their cultural influence is evident in Trinidad
In terms of language, many IndoTrinidadians speak Trinidadian English and use Creole, but a minority retain
Educational attainment among IndoTrinidadians is generally high, and they participate actively in the island’s socio‑economic development.