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Trinidad and Tobago Government Revenue

General government revenue as % of GDP  GGR_NGDP

29.88% +2.67% (+9.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #73 Global Peak 36.01% (1988) Source IMF WEO

Trinidad and Tobago Government Revenue (1988–2025)

Overview

Trinidad and Tobago's government revenue stood at 29.88% in 2025, a rise of +2.67% from 2024. The IMF projects 29.88% by 2025. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 73rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Revenue YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 30.53% - -
2029* IMF 30.21% - -
2028* IMF 29.41% - -
2027* IMF 27.85% - -
2026* IMF 27.53% - -
2025* IMF 29.88% - -
2025 29.88% +2.67% #73
2024 27.21% −4.02% #93
2023 31.23% +2.01% #74
2022 29.22% +6.23% #80
2021 23.00% −0.28% #118
2020 23.28% −4.01% #114
2019 27.29% +2.97% #90
2018 24.31% +3.83% #112
2017 20.49% −0.90% #133
2016 21.39% −5.37% #123
2015 26.76% −1.90% #85
2014 28.66% −0.39% #86
2013 29.05% +0.43% #86
2012 28.61% −1.10% #92
2011 29.71% −1.94% #80
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 revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trinidad and Tobago's government revenue?

Trinidad and Tobago's government revenue was 29.88% in 2025. Ranked 73rd globally. This represents a 9.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government revenue in Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago's government revenue peaked at 36.01% in 1988.

What was the lowest government revenue in Trinidad and Tobago?

The lowest government revenue in Trinidad and Tobago was 20.49% in 2017.

How does Trinidad and Tobago rank in government revenue?

Trinidad and Tobago ranks 73rd globally in government revenue as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government revenue?

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

What is the projected government revenue of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025?

Trinidad and Tobago's government revenue is projected to reach 29.88% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government revenue of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025?

The government revenue of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was 29.88%. This ranks 73rd in the world.

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