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Trinidad and Tobago Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

65.34% +0.76% (+1.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #61 Global Peak 65.34% (2025) Source IMF WEO

Trinidad and Tobago Government Debt to GDP (1988–2025)

Overview

Trinidad and Tobago's government debt to gdp stood at 65.34% in 2025, a rise of +0.76% from 2024. The IMF projects 65.34% by 2025. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 61st globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 67.91% - -
2029* IMF 68.85% - -
2028* IMF 69.91% - -
2027* IMF 70.03% - -
2026* IMF 68.54% - -
2025* IMF 65.34% - -
2025 65.34% +0.76% #61
2024 64.58% +4.39% #118
2023 60.20% +6.98% #109
2022 53.22% −7.30% #92
2021 60.51% −0.08% #102
2020 60.60% +14.58% #101
2019 46.01% +4.53% #89
2018 41.49% +1.39% #74
2017 40.09% +5.39% #67
2016 34.70% +8.30% #52
2015 26.40% +2.77% #38
2014 23.63% +1.71% #36
2013 21.93% −0.14% #35
2012 22.06% −5.24% #43
2011 27.30% +9.90% #56
Show all years (1988-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +12.9% GDP growth 3.7% C/A balance 14.1%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Trinidad and Tobago matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trinidad and Tobago's government debt to gdp?

Trinidad and Tobago's government debt to gdp was 65.34% in 2025. Ranked 61st globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago's government debt to gdp peaked at 65.34% in 2025.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Trinidad and Tobago?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Trinidad and Tobago was 14.25% in 2008.

How does Trinidad and Tobago rank in government debt to gdp?

Trinidad and Tobago ranks 61st globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government debt to gdp?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government debt to gdp of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025?

Trinidad and Tobago's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 65.34% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was 65.34%. This ranks 61st in the world.

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