Trinidad and Tobago Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Trinidad and Tobago's remittances received was $200.2M in 2025, ranked 141st globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Trinidad and Tobago's remittances received stood at $200.2M in 2025, a rise of +$1.0M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $200.2M by 2025. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 141st globally.
Trinidad and Tobago’s remittance inflows have risen from a modest 2,626,973.15 in 1975 to 200,201,143.53 in 2025, placing the nation at rank 141 globally and reflecting a 51‑year expansion of the channel. The all‑time peak of 233,993,622.47 was recorded in 2021, while the lowest recorded flow of 166,666.67 occurred in 1986, indicating that even the trough exceeded early‑period levels by two orders of magnitude. Compared with peer small economies, Trinidad and Tobago’s 2025 receipts are slightly below Guinea‑Bissau’s 223,390,268.92 and Burundi’s 245,109,183.93, yet above Malawi’s 168,153,534.17. The upward trajectory since the 1980s suggests that sustained diaspora engagement and stable macro‑economic conditions have reinforced the flow, though future shifts in migration patterns or exchange‑rate volatility could alter the growth path.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $195.8M | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $198.0M | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $200.2M | - | - |
| 2025 | $200.2M | +$1.0M | #141 |
| 2024 | $199.2M | −$3.2M | #42 |
| 2023 | $202.3M | −$2.0M | #45 |
| 2022 | $204.4M | −$29.6M | #48 |
| 2021 | $234.0M | +$39.6M | #53 |
| 2020 | $194.4M | +$50.4M | #53 |
| 2019 | $144.0M | +$5.3M | #44 |
| 2018 | $138.7M | +$3.6M | #46 |
| 2017 | $135.1M | −$10.1M | #47 |
| 2016 | $145.2M | −$10.0M | #48 |
| 2015 | $155.2M | +$10.4M | #51 |
| 2014 | $144.8M | −$299,384 | #49 |
| 2013 | $145.1M | +$6.3M | #47 |
| 2012 | $138.8M | −$23.1M | #48 |
| 2011 | $161.8M | +$70.9M | #56 |
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 remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Trinidad and Tobago's remittances received was $200.2M in 2025. Ranked 141st globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's remittances received peaked at $234.0M in 2021.
The lowest remittances received in Trinidad and Tobago was $166,667 in 1986.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 141st globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Trinidad and Tobago's remittances received is projected to reach $200.2M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Trinidad and Tobago's remittances received was approximately 200.2 million ($200.2M) in 2025.
The remittances received of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was $200.2M. This ranks 141st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_remittances,
title = {Trinidad and Tobago Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}