Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago: Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate was -2.37 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-2.37 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 172.6%
World rank
153rd
of 186 countries
All-time high
81.26 % change on previous year
in 2006
All-time low
-32.53 % change on previous year
in 2016
Years of data
23
2001–2023

Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Trinidad and Tobago, 2001–2023

-2502550752001201220232001: 72.2 % change on previous year2002: -13.5 % change on previous year2003: 39.7 % change on previous year2004: -22.5 % change on previous year2005: -17.7 % change on previous year2006: 81.3 % change on previous year2007: 74.3 % change on previous year2008: 12 % change on previous year2009: -6.2 % change on previous year2010: -14.9 % change on previous year2011: 8.6 % change on previous year2012: 1.5 % change on previous year2013: 5 % change on previous year2014: -2.1 % change on previous year2015: 17.9 % change on previous year2016: -32.5 % change on previous year2017: 7.9 % change on previous year2018: 9.9 % change on previous year2019: -10 % change on previous year2020: -13 % change on previous year2021: 14.6 % change on previous year2022: -0.869 % change on previous year2023: -2.4 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Trinidad and Tobago recorded -2.37 % change on previous year for gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in 2023.

The figure is down 172.6% on the previous year and down 147.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 81.26 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -32.53 % change on previous year, in 2016.

That places Trinidad and Tobago 153rd out of 186 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year

Annual values for Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Trinidad and Tobago, 2001 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
2001 72.23 % change on previous year
2002 -13.54 % change on previous year -118.7%
2003 39.72 % change on previous year -393.3%
2004 -22.47 % change on previous year -156.6%
2005 -17.73 % change on previous year -21.1%
2006 81.26 % change on previous year -558.2%
2007 74.26 % change on previous year -8.6%
2008 11.96 % change on previous year -83.9%
2009 -6.2 % change on previous year -151.8%
2010 -14.89 % change on previous year +140.3%
2011 8.58 % change on previous year -157.7%
2012 1.46 % change on previous year -82.9%
2013 4.99 % change on previous year +240.7%
2014 -2.12 % change on previous year -142.5%
2015 17.95 % change on previous year -945.4%
2016 -32.53 % change on previous year -281.3%
2017 7.86 % change on previous year -124.2%
2018 9.85 % change on previous year +25.3%
2019 -10.04 % change on previous year -201.9%
2020 -12.97 % change on previous year +29.2%
2021 14.61 % change on previous year -212.6%
2022 -0.869 % change on previous year -105.9%
2023 -2.37 % change on previous year +172.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 24.39 % change on previous year -22.47 % change on previous year 81.26 % change on previous year 9
2010s -0.8889 % change on previous year -32.53 % change on previous year 17.95 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.3997 % change on previous year -12.97 % change on previous year 14.61 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago

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  3. 152 New Zealand -2.21 % change on previous year compare
  4. 154 Republic of Korea -2.97 % change on previous year compare
  5. 155 Georgia -3.1 % change on previous year compare
  6. 156 Solomon Islands -3.58 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Trinidad and Tobago?
Gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Trinidad and Tobago was -2.37 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
The highest recorded value was 81.26 % change on previous year in 2006.
What is the lowest gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
The lowest recorded value was -32.53 % change on previous year in 2016.
How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate?
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 153rd out of 186 countries with data for 2023.
Is gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
Over the last ten years it is down 147.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Trinidad and Tobago data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
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Coverage
229 places, 10,635 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.