Trinidad and Tobago Industry Value Added
Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP NV.IND.TOTL.ZS
Trinidad and Tobago's industry value added was 37.74% in 2025, ranked 28th globally. This represents a 8.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1966–2025.
Overview
Trinidad and Tobago's industry value added stood at 37.74% in 2025, a rise of +3.09% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 37.74% by 2025. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 28th globally.
Trinidad and Tobago’s industry value added has fallen from a post‑oil‑boom high of 63.98 in 2008 to a pandemic‑induced trough of 31.15 in 2020, before recovering to 37.74 in 2025, placing the country 28th in the world. Over the 60‑year series beginning in 1966, when the indicator stood at 39.49, the long‑term decline reflects structural shifts away from traditional manufacturing toward services and a volatile energy sector. The 2025 figure is marginally above the 2024 level and closely mirrors the performance of peer economies such as Suriname (37.93) and Iran (37.68), suggesting that regional competitors are experiencing similar modest rebounds. Despite the recent uptick, the industry share remains well below its 2008 peak, indicating that further diversification and investment in high‑value manufacturing will be required to sustain upward momentum. Continued policy focus on technology adoption and export‑oriented production could alter the current trajectory toward a more robust industrial contribution.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 38.23% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 37.98% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 37.74% | - | - |
| 2025 | 37.74% | +3.09% | #28 |
| 2024 | 34.64% | +0.14% | #143 |
| 2023 | 34.51% | −11.17% | #157 |
| 2022 | 45.68% | +6.63% | #179 |
| 2021 | 39.05% | +7.89% | #178 |
| 2020 | 31.15% | −4.04% | #155 |
| 2019 | 35.20% | −2.58% | #174 |
| 2018 | 37.77% | +1.64% | #180 |
| 2017 | 36.14% | +1.72% | #173 |
| 2016 | 34.41% | −1.56% | #173 |
| 2015 | 35.98% | −7.65% | #178 |
| 2014 | 43.63% | −1.35% | #186 |
| 2013 | 44.98% | −1.84% | #187 |
| 2012 | 46.82% | −10.23% | #185 |
| 2011 | 57.05% | +3.24% | #187 |
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 industry value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Trinidad and Tobago's industry value added was 37.74% in 2025. Ranked 28th globally. This represents a 8.9% increase from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's industry value added peaked at 63.98% in 2008.
The lowest industry value added in Trinidad and Tobago was 31.15% in 2020.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 28th globally in industry value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.IND.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Trinidad and Tobago's industry value added is projected to reach 37.74% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry value added of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was 37.74%. This ranks 28th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_industry-value-added,
title = {Trinidad and Tobago Industry Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/industry-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}