Trinidad and Tobago GDP PPP
GDP converted to international dollars using PPP rates NY.GDP.MKTP.PP.CD
Trinidad and Tobago's gdp ppp was $51.5B in 2025, ranked 129th globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Trinidad and Tobago's gdp ppp stood at $51.5B in 2025, a rise of +$1.8B from 2024. The IMF projects $51.5B by 2025. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 129th globally.
Trinidad and Tobago’s gross domestic product measured at purchasing power parity has expanded dramatically over the 46‑year span from 6,507,000,000.00 in 1980 to an all‑time peak of 51,513,000,000.00 in 2025, lifting the nation to rank 129 globally. This more than eight‑fold increase reflects sustained diversification beyond the island’s traditional hydrocarbon base, with growth in services, manufacturing and tourism contributing to higher real output. The trajectory mirrors that of regional peers such as Botswana, whose PPP GDP reached 52,650,000,000.00, underscoring a common pattern among small, open economies that have leveraged natural‑resource revenues to fund human‑capital development and infrastructure. Nevertheless, the pace of expansion has moderated in recent years as global oil price volatility and climate‑related policy shifts constrain the sector that still accounts for a sizable share of fiscal income. Continued investment in renewable energy and digital services will be pivotal to sustaining the upward trend and mitigating external shocks.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $63.0B | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $60.7B | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $58.0B | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $55.3B | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $53.1B | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $51.5B | - | - |
| 2025 | $51.5B | +$1.8B | #129 |
| 2024 | $49.7B | +$2.3B | #66 |
| 2023 | $47.3B | +$2.3B | #69 |
| 2022 | $45.0B | +$3.4B | #72 |
| 2021 | $41.7B | +$5.2B | #75 |
| 2020 | $36.5B | −$3.5B | #75 |
| 2019 | $40.0B | +$1.0B | #81 |
| 2018 | $39.0B | +$329.5M | #85 |
| 2017 | $38.6B | −$1.3B | #86 |
| 2016 | $38.2B | −$4.5B | #88 |
| 2015 | $40.3B | −$2.3B | #90 |
| 2014 | $43.1B | +$2.8B | #96 |
| 2013 | $42.6B | +$4.2B | #97 |
| 2012 | $42.6B | +$6.6B | #98 |
| 2011 | $41.3B | +$5.9B | #98 |
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 gdp ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Trinidad and Tobago's gdp ppp was $51.5B in 2025. Ranked 129th globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's gdp ppp peaked at $51.5B in 2025.
The lowest gdp ppp in Trinidad and Tobago was $6.5B in 1980.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 129th globally in gdp ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Trinidad and Tobago's gdp ppp is projected to reach $51.5B by 2025 based on IMF projection.
Trinidad and Tobago's gdp ppp was approximately 51.51 billion ($51.5B) in 2025.
The gdp ppp of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was $51.5B. This ranks 129th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_gdp-ppp,
title = {Trinidad and Tobago GDP PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/gdp-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}