Trinidad and Tobago GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Trinidad and Tobago is $26.84 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 0.8%. GDP per capita is $18,616.

Trinidad and Tobago GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of Trinidad and Tobago has grown from $6.34 billion in 1980 to $26.84 billion in 2026.

Trinidad and Tobago GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Trinidad and Tobago. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

2.10%

Best Year

2006 (+14.2%)

Worst Year

1983 (-10.3%)

Years of Contraction

16 of 47

GDP per capita in Trinidad and Tobago rose from $18,072 in 2025 to $18,616 in 2026, an increase of 3.0%.

"Trinidad and Tobago GDP", "Trinidad and Tobago gross domestic product", and "Trinidad and Tobago economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Trinidad and Tobago

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Trinidad and Tobago for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

Trinidad and Tobago nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$26,836,000,000	0.8%	$18,616	0.49%
2025	$25,932,000,000	0.8%	$18,072	0.49%
2024	$25,634,000,000	2.5%	$17,949	0.49%
2023	$25,037,000,000	1.5%	$17,617	0.5%
2022	$28,341,000,000	0.9%	$20,042	0.5%
2021	$24,223,000,000	-0.7%	$17,218	0.57%
2020	$20,889,000,000	-8.8%	$14,926	0.29%
2019	$23,478,000,000	0.5%	$16,830	0.36%
2018	$23,883,000,000	-0.9%	$17,184	0.43%
2017	$23,831,000,000	-4.9%	$17,218	0.44%
2016	$23,624,000,000	-7.5%	$17,149	0.58%
2015	$26,841,000,000	-0.4%	$19,587	0.59%
2014	$29,474,000,000	3.7%	$21,635	0.59%
2013	$28,561,000,000	3.4%	$21,098	0.67%
2012	$27,147,000,000	4.6%	$20,187	0.67%
2011	$25,789,000,000	-0.2%	$19,301	0.6%
2010	$22,522,000,000	3.5%	$16,957	0.53%
2009	$19,520,000,000	-4.8%	$14,777	0.53%
2008	$28,193,000,000	3.3%	$21,449	0.46%
2007	$21,937,000,000	4.3%	$16,766	0.38%
2006	$18,600,000,000	14.2%	$14,280	0.54%
2005	$16,170,000,000	5.9%	$12,472	0.47%
2004	$13,472,000,000	7.3%	$10,442	0.47%
2003	$11,464,000,000	13.9%	$8,931	0.55%
2002	$9,148,000,000	7.2%	$7,163	0.39%
2001	$8,960,000,000	3.7%	$7,046	0.39%
2000	$8,295,000,000	6.9%	$6,546	0.24%
1999	$6,926,000,000	8%	$5,480	0.16%
1998	$6,148,000,000	8.1%	$4,873	0.16%
1997	$5,837,000,000	7.5%	$4,633	0.16%
1996	$5,859,000,000	7.1%	$4,659	0.32%
1995	$5,421,000,000	3.8%	$4,322	0.32%
1994	$5,032,000,000	3.6%	$4,027	0.48%
1993	$4,656,000,000	-0.7%	$3,744	0.57%
1992	$5,533,000,000	10.1%	$4,474	0.65%
1991	$5,399,000,000	3.1%	$4,393	0.66%
1990	$5,155,000,000	1.5%	$4,222	0.66%
1989	$4,397,000,000	-0.8%	$3,626	0.75%
1988	$4,574,000,000	-3.9%	$3,799	0.75%
1987	$4,880,000,000	-4.6%	$4,086	1.01%
1986	$4,877,000,000	-3.3%	$4,121	1.11%
1985	$7,503,000,000	-4.1%	$6,411	1.3%
1984	$7,891,000,000	-5.8%	$6,831	1.49%
1983	$7,898,000,000	-10.3%	$6,939	1.61%
1982	$8,280,000,000	3.8%	$7,393	1.63%
1981	$7,113,000,000	4.6%	$6,454	1.57%
1980	$6,343,000,000	10.4%	$5,848	—

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Trinidad and Tobago GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for Trinidad and Tobago through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

Trinidad and Tobago nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$32,265,000,000	1.8%	$21,872	0.48%
2030	$31,345,000,000	2.1%	$21,350	0.48%
2029	$30,362,000,000	2.8%	$20,777	0.41%
2028	$29,378,000,000	3.5%	$20,196	0.48%
2027	$28,149,000,000	3%	$19,439	0.42%

Compare Trinidad and Tobago to Nearby-Ranked Economies

Trinidad and Tobago ranks #126 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Trinidad and Tobago?

The nominal GDP of Trinidad and Tobago in 2026 is $26.84 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Trinidad and Tobago 126th in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of Trinidad and Tobago?

The GDP growth rate of Trinidad and Tobago in 2026 is 0.8%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of Trinidad and Tobago?

GDP per capita in Trinidad and Tobago in 2026 is $18,616, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of Trinidad and Tobago expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of Trinidad and Tobago to reach $32.27 billion by 2031, up from $26.84 billion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.