Trinidad and Tobago Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Overview
Trinidad and Tobago's government spending stood at 33.32% in 2019, a rise of +1.96% from 2018. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 104th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 33.32% | +1.96% | #104 |
| 2018 | 31.36% | −1.69% | #95 |
| 2017 | 33.04% | −0.38% | #111 |
| 2016 | 33.43% | −0.12% | #108 |
| 2015 | 33.55% | +2.45% | #108 |
| 2014 | 31.10% | +1.66% | #96 |
| 2013 | 29.44% | +0.92% | #83 |
| 2012 | 28.52% | +1.20% | #83 |
| 2011 | 27.32% | −3.37% | #74 |
| 2010 | 30.70% | −2.32% | #82 |
| 2009 | 33.01% | +6.58% | #77 |
| 2008 | 26.43% | +1.92% | #61 |
| 2007 | 24.51% | −4.99% | #55 |
| 2006 | 29.51% | +6.85% | #67 |
| 2005 | 22.65% | +0.03% | #47 |
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 government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Trinidad and Tobago's government spending was 33.32% in 2019. Ranked 104th globally. This represents a 6.3% increase from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's government spending peaked at 33.55% in 2015.
The lowest government spending in Trinidad and Tobago was 22.10% in 2003.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 104th globally in government spending as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The government spending of Trinidad and Tobago in 2019 was 33.32%. This ranks 104th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_government-spending,
title = {Trinidad and Tobago Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}