Trinidad and Tobago Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Trinidad and Tobago's gini index was 40.2 in 1992, ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 5.6% decrease from 1991. Data from World Bank, covering 1988–1992.
Overview
Trinidad and Tobago's gini index stood at 40.2 in 1992, a decline of +2.4 from 1988. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 23rd globally.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Gini index fell from 42.60 in 1988 to 40.20 in 1992, marking the country’s all‑time trough and positioning it at 23rd place globally in the latest year. The decline suggests a modest improvement in income distribution over the four‑year span, narrowing the gap with peers such as Guyana (39.50) and Uruguay (41.50) while still lagging behind Côte d’Ivoire (39.40). The reduction coincides with a period of structural adjustment and diversification of the economy, which likely moderated income disparities by expanding employment in services and manufacturing. Although the data cover only two points, the downward trajectory hints at the potential for continued convergence toward the lower‑inequality benchmarks set by regional counterparts. Sustained fiscal reforms, investment in human capital and inclusive growth policies would be needed to maintain this progress and further compress the Gini coefficient in the coming years.
Data & projection
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 gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Trinidad and Tobago's gini index was 40.2 in 1992. Ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 5.6% decrease from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's gini index peaked at 42.6 in 1988.
The lowest gini index in Trinidad and Tobago was 40.2 in 1992.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 23rd globally in gini index as of 1992.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
The gini index of Trinidad and Tobago in 1992 was 40.2. This ranks 23rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_gini-index,
title = {Trinidad and Tobago Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}