Trinidad and Tobago FDI Inflows
Foreign direct investment, net inflows as % of GDP BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Trinidad and Tobago's fdi inflows was -5.22% in 2025, ranked 186th globally. This represents a 195.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Trinidad and Tobago's fdi inflows stood at -5.22% in 2025, a decline of +3.45% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -5.22% by 2025. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 186th globally.
Trinidad and Tobago’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows have shifted from a modest positive level of 10.12 in 1970 to a pronounced negative position of –5.22 in 2025, ranking 186th globally and marking the lowest figure in the 56‑year series. The country’s all‑time peak of 17.42 occurred in 1997, reflecting a period of strong external capital attraction, while the all‑time trough of –7.01 in 2012 underscored a sharp reversal amid global financial stress and domestic policy constraints. Compared with peer economies, the Netherlands posted a slightly more negative inflow of –5.38 in the same year, whereas Belgium recorded –3.10, suggesting that Trinidad and Tobago’s recent performance is among the less favorable in the group. The persistent decline from the 1990s high indicates structural vulnerabilities, such as limited diversification and regulatory uncertainty, that continue to deter investors. Strengthening investment‑friendly reforms and expanding non‑hydrocarbon sectors could reverse the downward trajectory and restore a more positive FDI outlook.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Inflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -8.37% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -6.79% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -5.22% | - | - |
| 2025 | -5.22% | −3.45% | #186 |
| 2024 | -1.77% | +4.22% | #176 |
| 2023 | -5.98% | −10.12% | #186 |
| 2022 | 4.14% | +8.00% | #64 |
| 2021 | -3.86% | −8.91% | #189 |
| 2020 | 5.06% | +4.27% | #42 |
| 2019 | 0.78% | +3.72% | #152 |
| 2018 | -2.93% | −0.96% | #184 |
| 2017 | -1.98% | −1.88% | #185 |
| 2016 | -0.10% | −0.76% | #180 |
| 2015 | 0.66% | −1.59% | #155 |
| 2014 | 2.24% | +6.20% | #116 |
| 2013 | -3.96% | +3.06% | #191 |
| 2012 | -7.01% | −7.18% | #193 |
| 2011 | 0.16% | −2.32% | #183 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fdi inflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Trinidad and Tobago's fdi inflows was -5.22% in 2025. Ranked 186th globally. This represents a 195.0% decrease from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's fdi inflows peaked at 17.42% in 1997.
The lowest fdi inflows in Trinidad and Tobago was -7.01% in 2012.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 186th globally in fdi inflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Trinidad and Tobago's fdi inflows is projected to reach -5.22% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi inflows of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was -5.22%. This ranks 186th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_fdi-inflows,
title = {Trinidad and Tobago FDI Inflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/fdi-inflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}