Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Direct economic loss attributed to disasters was 147,929 current united states dollars in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
147,929 current united states dollars
World rank
108th
of 130 countries
All-time high
71.17 million current united states dollars
in 2017
All-time low
0 current united states dollars
in 2006
Years of data
11
2006–2024
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Trinidad and Tobago, 2006–2024
Source: UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current united states dollars.
Analysis
In 2024, direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Trinidad and Tobago stood at 147,929 current united states dollars.
The figure is up 178.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 71.17 million current united states dollars in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0 current united states dollars, in 2006.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 108th of 130 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | current united states dollars | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 current united states dollars | — |
| 2007 | 0 current united states dollars | — |
| 2011 | 0 current united states dollars | — |
| 2013 | 0 current united states dollars | — |
| 2015 | 24.50 million current united states dollars | — |
| 2016 | 23.15 million current united states dollars | -5.5% |
| 2017 | 71.17 million current united states dollars | +207.5% |
| 2018 | 16.76 million current united states dollars | -76.4% |
| 2019 | 53,078 current united states dollars | -99.7% |
| 2020 | 82,890 current united states dollars | +56.2% |
| 2024 | 147,929 current united states dollars | +78.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 current united states dollars | 0 current united states dollars | 0 current united states dollars | 2 |
| 2010s | 19.38 million current united states dollars | 0 current united states dollars | 71.17 million current united states dollars | 7 |
| 2020s | 115,410 current united states dollars | 82,890 current united states dollars | 147,929 current united states dollars | 2 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
- 105 Kazakhstan 213,071 current united states dollars compare
- 106 Zambia 211,489 current united states dollars compare
- 107 Paraguay 166,298 current united states dollars compare
- 109 Micronesia (country) 32,695 current united states dollars compare
- 110 Cape Verde 25,950 current united states dollars compare
- 111 Seychelles 7,834 current united states dollars compare
More economy & growth data for Trinidad and Tobago
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.73 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.79 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 1.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 6.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 119,628 current LCU per person (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 1.01 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.8216 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 15,391 constant 2015 US$ per person (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 1.01 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 5.7 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Trinidad and Tobago was 147,929 current united states dollars in 2024, according to UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 71.17 million current united states dollars in 2017.
- What is the lowest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current united states dollars in 2006.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for direct economic loss attributed to disasters?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 108th out of 130 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago data come from?
- The figures come from UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Direct economic loss attributed to disasters. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Direct economic loss attributed to disasters (current United States dollars).