Trinidad and Tobago Live GDP
$15,765,911,730
GDP Added Today
$31,928,168
Trinidad and Tobago GDP (2026)
LiveTrinidad and Tobago has one of the Caribbean's most industrialized economies, with energy production, petrochemicals, manufacturing, finance, and services contributing significantly to national income. Oil and natural gas exports remain central to economic activity alongside a diversified industrial base. This page presents Trinidad and Tobago GDP figures, historical trends, and the outlook for 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
0.80%
vs 2025
โข 0.00%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$18,616
vs 2025
โฒ +$544
Global Rank (Nominal)
#126
of 218 countries
World Share
0.02%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980โ2026
47 years
Trinidad and Tobago GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$29.47B
Lowest GDP
$4.40B
Average Growth
2.10%
1980โ2026
Best Growth
14.20%
Weakest Growth
-10.30%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Trinidad and Tobago
0.02%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.16%
Key Findings
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Trinidad and Tobago's GDP in 2026 is $26.84B.
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It ranks #126 among 218 countries.
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Trinidad and Tobago contributes 0.02% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $18,616 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 0.80% in 2026.
Historical Data
Trinidad and Tobago GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $26,836,000,000 | 0.80% | $18,616 | 0.02% | #125 |
| 2025 | $25,932,000,000 | 0.80% | $18,072 | 0.02% | #123 |
| 2024 | $25,634,000,000 | 2.50% | $17,949 | 0.02% | #117 |
| 2023 | $25,037,000,000 | 1.50% | $17,616 | 0.02% | #114 |
| 2022 | $28,341,000,000 | 0.90% | $20,042 | 0.03% | #110 |
| 2021 | $24,223,000,000 | -0.70% | $17,218 | 0.02% | #111 |
| 2020 | $20,889,000,000 | -8.80% | $14,926 | 0.02% | #112 |
| 2019 | $23,478,000,000 | 0.50% | $16,830 | 0.03% | #111 |
| 2018 | $23,883,000,000 | -0.90% | $17,184 | 0.03% | #112 |
| 2017 | $23,831,000,000 | -4.90% | $17,218 | 0.03% | #109 |
| 2016 | $23,624,000,000 | -7.50% | $17,149 | 0.03% | #107 |
| 2015 | $26,841,000,000 | -0.40% | $19,587 | 0.04% | #102 |
| 2014 | $29,474,000,000 | 3.70% | $21,635 | 0.04% | #102 |
| 2013 | $28,561,000,000 | 3.40% | $21,098 | 0.04% | #102 |
| 2012 | $27,147,000,000 | 4.60% | $20,187 | 0.04% | #102 |
| 2011 | $25,789,000,000 | -0.20% | $19,301 | 0.03% | #104 |
| 2010 | $22,522,000,000 | 3.50% | $16,957 | 0.03% | #102 |
| 2009 | $19,520,000,000 | -4.80% | $14,777 | 0.03% | #103 |
| 2008 | $28,193,000,000 | 3.30% | $21,449 | 0.04% | #90 |
| 2007 | $21,937,000,000 | 4.30% | $16,766 | 0.04% | #96 |
| 2006 | $18,600,000,000 | 14.20% | $14,280 | 0.04% | #96 |
| 2005 | $16,170,000,000 | 5.90% | $12,472 | 0.03% | #95 |
| 2004 | $13,472,000,000 | 7.30% | $10,442 | 0.03% | #97 |
| 2003 | $11,464,000,000 | 13.90% | $8,931 | 0.03% | #97 |
| 2002 | $9,148,000,000 | 7.20% | $7,163 | 0.03% | #100 |
| 2001 | $8,960,000,000 | 3.70% | $7,046 | 0.03% | #99 |
| 2000 | $8,295,000,000 | 6.90% | $6,546 | 0.02% | #102 |
| 1999 | $6,926,000,000 | 8.00% | $5,480 | 0.02% | #106 |
| 1998 | $6,148,000,000 | 8.10% | $4,873 | 0.02% | #108 |
| 1997 | $5,837,000,000 | 7.50% | $4,633 | 0.02% | #110 |
| 1996 | $5,859,000,000 | 7.10% | $4,659 | 0.02% | #107 |
| 1995 | $5,421,000,000 | 3.80% | $4,322 | 0.02% | #106 |
| 1994 | $5,032,000,000 | 3.60% | $4,027 | 0.02% | #103 |
| 1993 | $4,656,000,000 | -0.70% | $3,744 | 0.02% | #108 |
| 1992 | $5,533,000,000 | 10.10% | $4,474 | 0.02% | #95 |
| 1991 | $5,399,000,000 | 3.10% | $4,393 | 0.02% | #89 |
| 1990 | $5,155,000,000 | 1.50% | $4,222 | 0.02% | #88 |
| 1989 | $4,397,000,000 | -0.80% | $3,626 | 0.02% | #91 |
| 1988 | $4,574,000,000 | -3.90% | $3,799 | 0.02% | #90 |
| 1987 | $4,880,000,000 | -4.60% | $4,086 | 0.03% | #83 |
| 1986 | $4,877,000,000 | -3.30% | $4,121 | 0.03% | #86 |
| 1985 | $7,503,000,000 | -4.10% | $6,411 | 0.06% | #72 |
| 1984 | $7,891,000,000 | -5.80% | $6,831 | 0.07% | #74 |
| 1983 | $7,898,000,000 | -10.30% | $6,939 | 0.07% | #74 |
| 1982 | $8,280,000,000 | 3.80% | $7,393 | 0.07% | #73 |
| 1981 | $7,113,000,000 | 4.60% | $6,454 | 0.06% | #76 |
| 1980 | $6,343,000,000 | 10.40% | $5,848 | 0.06% | #77 |
Trinidad and Tobago GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $28,149,000,000 | 3.00% | $19,439 | 0.02% | #120 |
| 2028 | $29,378,000,000 | 3.50% | $20,196 | 0.02% | #120 |
| 2029 | $30,362,000,000 | 2.80% | $20,777 | 0.02% | #122 |
| 2030 | $31,345,000,000 | 2.10% | $21,350 | 0.02% | #124 |
| 2031 | $32,265,000,000 | 1.80% | $21,872 | 0.02% | #129 |
Trinidad and Tobago Economy Overview
Trinidad and Tobago has one of the Caribbean's most industrialized economies, with energy production forming the backbone of national income. Oil, natural gas, liquefied natural gas, petrochemicals, and fertilizer production account for a large share of exports and industrial activity.
Manufacturing, financial services, construction, transportation, tourism, and retail also contribute to the economy. Food processing, chemicals, beverages, and steel production strengthen the manufacturing sector. Continued investment in energy infrastructure and downstream industries supports the country's industrial base.
Trinidad and Tobago GDP Outlook
Trinidad and Tobagoโs economic direction will continue to depend on natural gas, petrochemicals, energy investment, and global commodity demand. New gas supplies and improved industrial capacity could support LNG, fertilizer, and chemical exports. Financial services, tourism, digital industries, food processing, and renewable energy offer diversification potential. Aging energy infrastructure, declining mature fields, public-sector pressures, crime, climate risks, and dependence on hydrocarbons remain major challenges.