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Trinidad and Tobago Industry Employment

Employment in industry  SL.IND.EMPL.ZS

24.18% −0.04% (-0.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #134 Global Peak 30.87% (2008) Source World Bank

Trinidad and Tobago Industry Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Trinidad and Tobago's industry employment stood at 24.18% in 2025, a decline of +0.04% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 24.26% by 2026. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 134th globally.

Data & projection

Year Industry Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 24.21% - -
2027* trend 24.24% - -
2026* trend 24.26% - -
2025 24.18% −0.04% #134
2024 24.22% −0.58% #134
2023 24.80% +0.59% #137
2022 24.21% −0.11% #136
2021 24.32% +0.44% #135
2020 23.88% −1.63% #136
2019 25.51% −0.28% #147
2018 25.80% −0.12% #149
2017 25.91% −0.52% #152
2016 26.43% −0.60% #157
2015 27.03% −0.15% #160
2014 27.19% −0.51% #161
2013 27.69% +0.23% #162
2012 27.47% +0.01% #156
2011 27.46% −1.13% #156
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trinidad and Tobago's industry employment?

Trinidad and Tobago's industry employment was 24.18% in 2025. Ranked 134th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest industry employment in Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago's industry employment peaked at 30.87% in 2008.

What was the lowest industry employment in Trinidad and Tobago?

The lowest industry employment in Trinidad and Tobago was 23.88% in 2020.

How does Trinidad and Tobago rank in industry employment?

Trinidad and Tobago ranks 134th globally in industry employment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for industry employment?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected industry employment of Trinidad and Tobago in 2026?

Trinidad and Tobago's industry employment is projected to reach 24.26% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the industry employment of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025?

The industry employment of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was 24.18%. This ranks 134th in the world.

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