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Trinidad and Tobago Inflation Rate

Consumer price inflation, annual %  FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG

1.46% +0.93pp (+176.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #158 Global Peak 22.02% (1974) Source World Bank

Trinidad and Tobago Inflation Rate (1960–2025)

Overview

Trinidad and Tobago's inflation rate stood at 1.46% in 2025, a rise of +0.93pp from 2024. The IMF projects 1.46% by 2025. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 158th globally.

Data & projection

Year Inflation Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 2.00% - -
2029* IMF 2.00% - -
2028* IMF 2.09% - -
2027* IMF 2.23% - -
2026* IMF 2.23% - -
2025* IMF 1.46% - -
2025 1.46% +0.93pp #158
2024 0.53% −4.10pp #12
2023 4.63% −1.20pp #72
2022 5.83% +3.77pp #61
2021 2.06% +1.46pp #52
2020 0.60% −0.40pp #58
2019 1.00% −0.02pp #56
2018 1.02% −0.87pp #38
2017 1.88% −1.19pp #82
2016 3.07% −1.59pp #130
2015 4.66% −1.04pp #150
2014 5.68% +0.50pp #154
2013 5.20% −4.08pp #141
2012 9.26% +4.17pp #171
2011 5.11% −5.43pp #114
Show all years (1960-2025)
* 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 inflation rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trinidad and Tobago's inflation rate?

Trinidad and Tobago's inflation rate was 1.46% in 2025. Ranked 158th globally. This represents a 176.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest inflation rate in Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago's inflation rate peaked at 22.02% in 1974.

What was the lowest inflation rate in Trinidad and Tobago?

The lowest inflation rate in Trinidad and Tobago was 0.53% in 2024.

How does Trinidad and Tobago rank in inflation rate?

Trinidad and Tobago ranks 158th globally in inflation rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for inflation rate?

The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected inflation rate of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025?

Trinidad and Tobago's inflation rate is projected to reach 1.46% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the inflation rate of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025?

The inflation rate of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was 1.46%. This ranks 158th in the world.

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