Trinidad and Tobago
TTOLatin America & Caribbean High incomeCapital: Port-of-SpainEconomy
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67/80 indicators · percentile vs world (IMF / WB / WHO)underover
GDP
$28
2027▲ 3.9%
Population
1.4M
2024▲ 0.1%
GDP per Capita
$19,207
2027▲ 3.5%
Life Expectancy
73.5 years
2023▲ 0.2%
Trinidad and Tobago in world space2000–2023
192 countries · log scale on X world Trinidad and Tobago· trajectory line: 1980 → today
▶About Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago's GDP is $26.76B (2026), with a population of 1.4M, and GDP per capita of $18,562. Key indicators include real GDP growth of 1.2%, inflation at 2.2%, unemployment at 4.1%, government debt at 68.5% of GDP, life expectancy of 73.5 years. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank World Development Indicators.
Located in the Caribbean, this dual-island nation boasts a high-income economy driven by energy, manufacturing, and tourism sectors. The GDP is projected to reach $26.758 billion in 2026, with a growth rate of 1.2%. The GDP per capita is expected to be $18,562.439 in the same year. Inflation is anticipated to be 2.2%, while the unemployment rate stood at 3.329% in 2025. The economy benefits from a strategic location and a skilled workforce. The population is estimated to be 1,368,333 in 2024, with a life expectancy of 73.49 years as of 2023. The society is known for its cultural diversity, reflected in its festivals, cuisine, and languages. English is the official language, but Spanish, French, and Hindi are also widely spoken. The capital, Port-of-Spain, serves as the political and economic hub.
▶Economy25 indicators · 2021–2027 · IMF / WB
▶Fiscal & Monetary17 indicators · 2019–2027 · IMF / WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation, Consumer Prices (%) | 2.2% | 2027 | ▲ 0.0% | IMF |
| Govt Gross Debt (% of GDP) | 70.0% | 2027 | ▲ 2.2% | IMF |
| Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) | -4.8% | 2027 | ▲ 18.6% | IMF |
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | 4.8% | 2027 | ▲ 65.5% | IMF |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.2% | 2027 | ▲ 2.4% | IMF |
| Inflation, CPI (%, World Bank) | 0.5% | 2024 | ▼ 88.6% | WB |
| Real Interest Rate (%) | 7.6% | 2024 | ▼ 67.6% | WB |
| Lending Interest Rate (%) | 7.5% | 2024 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Deposit Interest Rate (%) | 1.5% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Government Revenue (% of GDP) | 24.3% | 2019 | — | WB |
| Government Expenditure (% of GDP) | 33.3% | 2019 | — | WB |
| Taxes on Goods & Services (% of revenue) | 20.8% | 2019 | — | WB |
| Total Reserves incl. Gold (USD) | $5.60B | 2024 | ▼ 10.5% | WB |
| Total Reserves (months of imports) | 5.7 | 2024 | ▼ 23.8% | WB |
| Official Exchange Rate (per USD) | 6.75 | 2024 | ▼ 0.0% | WB |
| PPP Conversion Factor | 3.48 | 2024 | ▼ 2.5% | WB |
| Broad Money (% of GDP) | 72.9% | 2024 | ▼ 0.9% | WB |
▶Trade10 indicators · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Exports (USD) | $7.90B | 2024 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Merchandise Imports (USD) | $7.67B | 2024 | ▼ 16.3% | WB |
| FDI Inflows (% of GDP) | -1.8% | 2024 | ▲ 70.5% | WB |
| FDI Outflows (% of GDP) | 2.1% | 2024 | ▼ 3.1% | WB |
| FDI Net Inflows (USD) | $-453.2M | 2024 | ▲ 69.8% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (USD) | $199.2M | 2024 | ▼ 1.6% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (% of GDP) | 0.8% | 2024 | ▼ 3.9% | WB |
| High-Tech Exports (% of manufactured) | 0.2% | 2024 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | 2.5% | 2024 | ▼ 78.2% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (USD) | $645.5M | 2024 | ▼ 77.7% | WB |
▶Finance7 indicators · 2023–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Credit to Private Sector (% of GDP) | 48.4% | 2024 | ▲ 6.3% | WB |
| Bank Capital to Assets Ratio (%) | 11.9% | 2023 | ▲ 3.1% | WB |
| Bank Nonperforming Loans (%) | 2.8% | 2023 | ▼ 9.6% | WB |
| Account Ownership at Financial Institution (%) | 74.6% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Account Ownership, Female (%) | 73.3% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Account Ownership, Male (%) | 75.9% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Firms Using Banks to Finance Investment (%) | 3.1% | 2025 | — | WB |
▶Business Environment1 indicator · 2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time to Get Electricity (days) | 27 | 2025 | — | WB |
▶Private Sector6 indicators · 2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firms Expected to Pay Bribes (%) | 7.9% | 2025 | — | WB |
| Firms with Female Top Manager (%) | 48.8% | 2025 | — | WB |
| Firms with Female Participation in Ownership (%) | 23.5% | 2025 | — | WB |
| Firms Offering Training (%) | 29.1% | 2025 | — | WB |
| Average Firm Age (years) | 18 years | 2025 | — | WB |
| Firms Using Computers (%) | 56.1% | 2025 | — | WB |
▶People23 indicators · 2023–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1.4M | 2024 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Population Growth (%) | 0.1% | 2024 | ▼ 51.8% | WB |
| Population Density (per km²) | 267 | 2023 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Surface Area (sq km) | 5,130 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Land Area (sq km) | 5,130 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Urban Population (%) | 54.0% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Urban Population (total) | 738,367 | 2024 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Rural Population (%) | 46.0% | 2024 | ▼ 0.0% | WB |
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 73.5 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Male | 70.4 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Female | 76.7 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Fertility Rate (births per woman) | 1.5 | 2023 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Birth Rate (per 1,000) | 10.7 | 2023 | ▼ 2.5% | WB |
| Death Rate (per 1,000) | 8.4 | 2023 | ▲ 1.7% | WB |
| Net Migration | 691 | 2025 | ▼ 48.2% | WB |
| Population Ages 0–14 (%) | 17.8% | 2024 | ▼ 1.5% | WB |
| Population Ages 15–64 (%) | 69.9% | 2024 | ▼ 0.4% | WB |
| Population Ages 65+ (%) | 12.4% | 2024 | ▲ 4.4% | WB |
| Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 43.1% | 2024 | ▲ 1.2% | WB |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 17.7% | 2024 | ▲ 4.8% | WB |
| Youth Dependency Ratio (%) | 25.4% | 2024 | ▼ 1.1% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Male (per 1,000) | 187.5 | 2023 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Female (per 1,000) | 105.8 | 2023 | ▼ 1.3% | WB |
▶Labor20 indicators · 2024–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Labor Force | 653,446 | 2025 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Labor Force Participation (%) | 57.8% | 2025 | ▼ 0.7% | WB |
| Female Labor Force Participation (%) | 47.8% | 2025 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Male Labor Force Participation (%) | 68.1% | 2025 | ▼ 0.6% | WB |
| Unemployment (%) | 3.3% | 2025 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Female Unemployment (%) | 3.9% | 2025 | ▲ 1.2% | WB |
| Male Unemployment (%) | 2.9% | 2025 | ▼ 0.5% | WB |
| Youth Unemployment (%) | 8.2% | 2025 | ▲ 2.8% | WB |
| Employment in Agriculture (%) | 4.5% | 2025 | ▼ 3.4% | WB |
| Employment in Industry (%) | 24.2% | 2025 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Employment in Services (%) | 71.3% | 2025 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Self-Employed (%) | 54.5% | 2024 | ▼ 1.3% | WB |
| Vulnerable Employment (%) | 21.2% | 2025 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Wage & Salaried Workers (% of total) | 74.3% | 2025 | ▼ 0.0% | WB |
| Part-Time Employment (%) | 10.2% | 2024 | ▲ 11.0% | WB |
| Employers (% of total employment) | 4.5% | 2025 | ▼ 0.0% | WB |
| Labor Force, Female (% of total) | 42.1% | 2025 | ▼ 0.0% | WB |
| Employment to Population Ratio (%) | 55.8% | 2025 | ▼ 0.7% | WB |
| Self-Employed (% of total) | 25.7% | 2025 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| NEET Youth (% not in education/employment) | 15.8% | 2024 | ▲ 10.2% | WB |
▶Education15 indicators · 2003–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Spending (% of GDP) | 3.0% | 2023 | ▲ 12.6% | WB |
| Education Spending (% of govt expenditure) | 12.6% | 2025 | ▲ 41.9% | WB |
| Female Literacy Rate (%) | 93.8% | 2022 | — | WB |
| Youth Literacy Rate (%) | 92.0% | 2022 | — | WB |
| Primary School Enrollment (%) | 99.2% | 2023 | — | WB |
| Secondary School Enrollment (%) | 92.9% | 2023 | — | WB |
| Primary Completion Rate (%) | 91.6% | 2023 | — | WB |
| Lower Secondary Completion Rate (%) | 77.5% | 2023 | — | WB |
| Out-of-School Children, Primary | 38,105 | 2023 | — | WB |
| Out-of-School Girls, Primary | 18,243 | 2023 | — | WB |
| Primary School Teachers | 8,219 | 2023 | ▲ 12.0% | WB |
| Secondary School Teachers | 7,350 | 2023 | ▼ 2.4% | WB |
| Expenditure per Student, Primary (% of GDP/cap) | 39.2% | 2003 | — | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio (Primary) | 96.1 | 2022 | — | WB |
| Education Spending, Secondary (% of govt) | 36.8% | 2003 | — | WB |
▶Health34 indicators · 2011–2024 · WHO
▶Energy & Environment16 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO₂ Emissions (tonnes per capita) | 19.6 | 2024 | ▼ 0.6% | WB |
| CO₂ Emissions (total kilotonnes) | 27 | 2024 | ▼ 0.6% | WB |
| Energy Use (kg oil eq. per capita) | 11,038 | 2022 | ▼ 1.6% | WB |
| Electric Power Consumption (kWh per capita) | 6,591 | 2022 | ▲ 2.0% | WB |
| Renewable Electricity Output (%) | 0.1% | 2021 | ▼ 0.4% | WB |
| Renewable Energy Consumption (%) | 0.5% | 2021 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Access to Electricity (%) | 98.7% | 2023 | ▼ 1.3% | WB |
| Access to Clean Fuels for Cooking (%) | 100.0% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| PM2.5 Air Pollution (µg/m³) | 25.6 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Forest Area (%) | 44.2% | 2023 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Forest Area (sq km) | 2,269 | 2023 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Arable Land (%) | 4.9% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Terrestrial Protected Areas (%) | 2.0% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Marine Protected Areas (%) | 0.1% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Access to Basic Drinking Water (%) | 99.3% | 2024 | ▲ 0.1% | WHO |
| Access to Basic Sanitation (%) | 94.2% | 2024 | ▼ 0.0% | WHO |
▶Agriculture11 indicators · 2022–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land (%) | 10.5% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Cereal Yield (kg per hectare) | 1,600 | 2023 | ▼ 2.4% | WB |
| Food Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 93.1 | 2022 | ▲ 5.7% | WB |
| Crop Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 98.5 | 2022 | ▼ 2.5% | WB |
| Livestock Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 90.9 | 2022 | ▲ 9.7% | WB |
| Land Under Cereal Production (hectares) | 3,328 | 2023 | ▲ 6.5% | WB |
| Total Fisheries Production (metric tonnes) | 13,111 | 2023 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Fertilizer Consumption (kg per hectare) | 155.4 | 2023 | ▼ 11.8% | WB |
| Prevalence of Undernourishment (%) | 11.2% | 2023 | ▼ 5.9% | WB |
| Annual Freshwater Withdrawals (% of internal) | 8.8% | 2022 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Cereal Production (metric tons) | 5,326 | 2023 | ▲ 3.9% | WB |
▶Technology13 indicators · 2021–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Users (%) | 84.7% | 2023 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) | 134 | 2023 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Fixed Broadband Subscriptions (per 100) | 26.9 | 2023 | ▲ 3.3% | WB |
| Secure Internet Servers (per million) | 480.1 | 2024 | ▲ 12.0% | WB |
| R&D Spending (% of GDP) | 0.05% | 2022 | ▼ 11.1% | WB |
| Patent Applications, Residents | 2 | 2021 | ▲ 100.0% | WB |
| Patent Applications, Non-Residents | 149 | 2021 | ▲ 34.2% | WB |
| Scientific Journal Articles | 262 | 2022 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| High-Technology Exports (USD) | $9.2M | 2024 | ▼ 5.8% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (% of service exports) | 2.7% | 2024 | ▼ 51.0% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (USD) | $33.5M | 2024 | ▼ 47.1% | WB |
| Industrial Design Applications, Resident | 58 | 2021 | ▲ 286.7% | WB |
| Researchers in R&D (per million) | 493 | 2022 | ▼ 8.6% | WB |
▶Infrastructure6 indicators · 2021–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transport, Passengers Carried | 2.0M | 2023 | ▲ 33.2% | WB |
| Air Transport, Freight (million ton-km) | 45.8 | 2023 | ▲ 22.5% | WB |
| Container Port Traffic (TEU) | 498,544 | 2022 | ▲ 21.5% | WB |
| Logistics Performance Index (1–5) | 2.50 | 2022 | — | WB |
| Electricity from Oil (%) | 0.4% | 2022 | ▼ 2.4% | WB |
| Electricity from Nuclear (%) | 0.0% | 2021 | — | WB |
▶Gender6 indicators · 2004–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women in Parliament (%) | 28.6% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%) | 47.1% | 2024 | ▲ 0.7% | WB |
| Female Wage & Salaried Workers (%) | 83.0% | 2025 | ▼ 0.0% | WB |
| Adolescent Fertility Rate (per 1,000) | 36 | 2023 | ▼ 2.1% | WB |
| Gender Parity Index, Secondary | 1.07 | 2004 | — | WB |
| Gender Parity in Primary Education | 0.97 | 2010 | — | WB |
▶Governance10 indicators · 2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control of Corruption | -0.37 | 2023 | ▲ 1.4% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness | -0.04 | 2023 | ▼ 70.9% | WB |
| Political Stability | 0.4 | 2023 | ▲ 15.2% | WB |
| Regulatory Quality | -0.13 | 2023 | ▼ 76.4% | WB |
| Rule of Law | -0.28 | 2023 | ▼ 68.2% | WB |
| Voice & Accountability | 0.62 | 2023 | ▼ 4.4% | WB |
| Control of Corruption (percentile rank) | 41.0% | 2023 | ▲ 1.2% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness (percentile rank) | 49.5% | 2023 | ▼ 4.5% | WB |
| Rule of Law (percentile rank) | 42.5% | 2023 | ▼ 9.1% | WB |
| Political Stability (percentile rank) | 57.8% | 2023 | ▲ 3.0% | WB |
▶Military6 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military Spending (% of GDP) | 0.9% | 2024 | ▼ 4.0% | WB |
| Military Expenditure (USD) | $234.5M | 2024 | ▼ 3.6% | WB |
| Armed Forces Personnel | 5,000 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Armed Forces (% of labor force) | 0.8% | 2020 | — | WB |
| Military Spending (% of govt expenditure) | 2.7% | 2024 | ▼ 6.4% | WB |
| Intentional Homicides (per 100,000) | 40.4 | 2022 | ▲ 34.3% | WB |
▶Social Protection4 indicators · 2010–2020 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Capital Index (0–1) | 0.60 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Human Capital Index, Female | 0.59 | 2010 | — | WB |
| Human Capital Index, Male | 0.52 | 2010 | — | WB |
| Learning-Adjusted Years of School | 9.1 years | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Tourism5 indicators · 2020 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Tourism, Arrivals | 141,000 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (USD) | $151.0M | 2020 | — | WB |
| Tourism Expenditures (USD) | $42.0M | 2020 | — | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (% of total exports) | 2.3% | 2020 | — | WB |
| International Tourism, Transport Services (USD) | $8.0M | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Urban Development7 indicators · 2022–2025 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Population Growth (%) | 0.1% | 2024 | ▼ 45.9% | WB |
| Population in Largest City | 546,564 | 2025 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Population in Largest City (% of urban) | 73.8% | 2025 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Population in Slums (% of urban) | 8.6% | 2022 | — | WB |
| Rural Population Growth (%) | 0.0% | 2024 | ▼ 60.3% | WB |
| Access to Safely Managed Drinking Water (%) | 69.4% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WHO |
| Access to Safely Managed Sanitation (%) | 38.0% | 2024 | ▲ 0.3% | WHO |
