Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago, located in the region of Latin America & Caribbean , is an internationally classified economy with a "High income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 1.4 million inhabitants.
From a quantitative perspective, The macroeconomic structure maintains a baseline trajectory with a growth of -0.8% and a CPI of 1.0%. A sustained disinflationary cycle stands out positively, reducing the CPI by 3.6 points from its recent peaks. Despite its individual figures, it presents a notable competitive lag compared to the average of Latin America & Caribbean (2.3%).
Delving deeper into its institutional metrics,
The demographic pyramid and GDP per capita ($18,967) maintain a standard proportion within its cluster. Foreign investment flows (FDI) remain depressed at around -3.1%, limiting technological transfer.
Monetary Policy RateInterest rate set by the Central Bank. Determines the base cost of money in the economy.
---
10-Year Bond YieldInterest paid by the government to borrow for 10 years. Reflects market confidence in its solvency.
---
SpreadInterest rate difference compared to the safe-haven bond (US/Germany). Indicates the country risk premium.
---
GDP Evolution (10 years)
$0.03T
-0.79%
Data from 2025
Historical Inflation (CPI)
1.0%
Data from 2025
GDP per Capita
$18,967
YEAR 2025
Unemployment
3.3%
YEAR 2025
Debt to GDP
15.9%
YEAR 2007
Active Population
1.4M
YEAR 2025
Structural Metrics (Hedge Fund)
Population > 65 Years
12.9%
YEAR 2025
Gini IndexMeasures income inequality. 0 is total equality, 100 is extreme inequality.
40.2
YEAR 1992
Exports (% GDP)
---
YEAR -
Imports (% GDP)
---
YEAR -
FDI (% GDP)Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign capital productively invested in this economy.
-3.1%
YEAR 2025
View Raw History (Structured Data)
| Year | GDP (USD) | Growth (%) | Inflation (%) | Unemployment (%) | Debt/GDP (%) | Exports (%GDP) | Imports (%GDP) | FDI (%GDP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25.94B | -0.79 | 0.99 | 3.33 | --- | --- | --- | -3.06 |
| 2024 | $25.63B | 2.51 | 0.53 | 3.32 | --- | --- | --- | -1.77 |
| 2023 | $25.04B | 1.47 | 4.63 | 3.36 | --- | --- | --- | -5.98 |
| 2022 | $28.34B | 0.86 | 5.83 | 4.38 | --- | --- | --- | 4.14 |
| 2021 | $24.22B | -0.72 | 2.06 | 4.45 | --- | --- | --- | -3.86 |
| 2020 | $20.89B | -8.79 | 0.60 | 4.21 | --- | --- | --- | 5.06 |
| 2019 | $23.48B | 0.47 | 1.00 | 3.52 | --- | --- | --- | 0.78 |
| 2018 | $23.88B | -0.95 | 1.02 | 3.50 | --- | --- | --- | -2.93 |
| 2017 | $23.83B | -4.87 | 1.88 | 3.39 | --- | --- | --- | -1.98 |
| 2016 | $23.62B | -7.54 | 3.07 | 3.21 | --- | --- | --- | -0.10 |
