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Trinidad and Tobago Voice and Accountability

Voice and Accountability  VA.EST

0.66 +0.04 (+5.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #66 Global Peak 0.84 (1998) Source World Bank WGI

Trinidad and Tobago Voice and Accountability (1996–2025)

Overview

Trinidad and Tobago's voice and accountability stood at 0.66 in 2025, a rise of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.66 by 2025. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 66th globally.

Data & projection

Year Voice and Accountability YoY change Rank
2026* trend 0.66 - -
2025* trend 0.66 - -
2025 0.66 +0.04 #66
2023 0.62 −0.03 #64
2022 0.65 −0.01 #63
2021 0.66 +0.02 #65
2020 0.64 +0.04 #64
2019 0.60 +0.05 #67
2018 0.55 −0.01 #65
2017 0.55 −0.00 #67
2016 0.56 +0.08 #67
2015 0.48 +0.01 #73
2014 0.47 −0.01 #74
2013 0.48 −0.02 #73
2012 0.50 −0.02 #72
2011 0.52 −0.00 #72
2010 0.52 −0.03 #72
Show all years (1996-2025)
* 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 voice and accountability improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trinidad and Tobago's voice and accountability?

Trinidad and Tobago's voice and accountability was 0.66 in 2025. Ranked 66th globally. This represents a 5.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest voice and accountability in Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago's voice and accountability peaked at 0.84 in 1998.

What was the lowest voice and accountability in Trinidad and Tobago?

The lowest voice and accountability in Trinidad and Tobago was 0.47 in 2014.

How does Trinidad and Tobago rank in voice and accountability?

Trinidad and Tobago ranks 66th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for voice and accountability?

The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.

What is the projected voice and accountability of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025?

Trinidad and Tobago's voice and accountability is projected to reach 0.66 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the voice and accountability of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025?

The voice and accountability of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was 0.66. This ranks 66th in the world.

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Trinidad and Tobago Voice and Accountability. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/voice-accountability
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@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_voice-accountability, title = {Trinidad and Tobago Voice and Accountability}, url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/voice-accountability}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }