Share of imports by region of origin in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Share of imports by region of origin was 3.16 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.16 billion current US$
Change on year
down 30.6%
World rank
64th
of 210 countries
All-time high
4.55 billion current US$
in 2023
All-time low
16.40 million current US$
in 1950
Years of data
77
1948–2024
Share of imports by region of origin in Trinidad and Tobago, 1948–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, share of imports by region of origin in Trinidad and Tobago stood at 3.16 billion current US$.
The figure is down 30.6% on the previous year and up 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 4.55 billion current US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 16.40 million current US$, in 1950.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 64th of 210 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 37.70 million current US$ | — |
| 1949 | 33.00 million current US$ | -12.5% |
| 1950 | 16.40 million current US$ | -50.3% |
| 1951 | 22.10 million current US$ | +34.8% |
| 1952 | 27.00 million current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1953 | 23.20 million current US$ | -14.1% |
| 1954 | 27.10 million current US$ | +16.8% |
| 1955 | 32.40 million current US$ | +19.6% |
| 1956 | 37.40 million current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1957 | 47.30 million current US$ | +26.5% |
| 1958 | 54.80 million current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1959 | 50.30 million current US$ | -8.2% |
| 1960 | 56.40 million current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1961 | 53.90 million current US$ | -4.4% |
| 1962 | 63.80 million current US$ | +18.4% |
| 1963 | 78.20 million current US$ | +22.6% |
| 1964 | 80.40 million current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1965 | 105.50 million current US$ | +31.2% |
| 1966 | 93.90 million current US$ | -11.0% |
| 1967 | 87.90 million current US$ | -6.4% |
| 1968 | 84.30 million current US$ | -4.1% |
| 1969 | 99.40 million current US$ | +17.9% |
| 1970 | 121.33 million current US$ | +22.1% |
| 1971 | 147.10 million current US$ | +21.2% |
| 1972 | 187.97 million current US$ | +27.8% |
| 1973 | 181.21 million current US$ | -3.6% |
| 1974 | 265.81 million current US$ | +46.7% |
| 1975 | 395.97 million current US$ | +49.0% |
| 1976 | 479.93 million current US$ | +21.2% |
| 1977 | 481.20 million current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1978 | 537.25 million current US$ | +11.6% |
| 1979 | 761.83 million current US$ | +41.8% |
| 1980 | 1.12 billion current US$ | +46.7% |
| 1981 | 1.04 billion current US$ | -7.2% |
| 1982 | 1.55 billion current US$ | +49.9% |
| 1983 | 1.42 billion current US$ | -8.9% |
| 1984 | 1.01 billion current US$ | -29.0% |
| 1985 | 800.38 million current US$ | -20.4% |
| 1986 | 706.91 million current US$ | -11.7% |
| 1987 | 656.88 million current US$ | -7.1% |
| 1988 | 551.36 million current US$ | -16.1% |
| 1989 | 795.37 million current US$ | +44.3% |
| 1990 | 649.68 million current US$ | -18.3% |
| 1991 | 820.75 million current US$ | +26.3% |
| 1992 | 752.98 million current US$ | -8.3% |
| 1993 | 668.46 million current US$ | -11.2% |
| 1994 | 695.87 million current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1995 | 1.04 billion current US$ | +49.9% |
| 1996 | 976.76 million current US$ | -6.4% |
| 1997 | 1.76 billion current US$ | +80.4% |
| 1998 | 1.60 billion current US$ | -9.4% |
| 1999 | 1.39 billion current US$ | -12.9% |
| 2000 | 984.70 million current US$ | -29.2% |
| 2001 | 1.59 billion current US$ | +61.9% |
| 2002 | 1.49 billion current US$ | -6.5% |
| 2003 | 1.48 billion current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 1.95 billion current US$ | +32.3% |
| 2005 | 1.98 billion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 2.16 billion current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2007 | 2.47 billion current US$ | +14.6% |
| 2008 | 2.90 billion current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2009 | 2.60 billion current US$ | -10.2% |
| 2010 | 2.29 billion current US$ | -12.2% |
| 2011 | 3.33 billion current US$ | +45.8% |
| 2012 | 4.37 billion current US$ | +31.1% |
| 2013 | 3.44 billion current US$ | -21.3% |
| 2014 | 3.12 billion current US$ | -9.3% |
| 2015 | 3.59 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 2016 | 3.08 billion current US$ | -14.0% |
| 2017 | 2.38 billion current US$ | -22.7% |
| 2018 | 2.44 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 3.10 billion current US$ | +27.3% |
| 2020 | 2.33 billion current US$ | -25.0% |
| 2021 | 2.86 billion current US$ | +23.1% |
| 2022 | 3.10 billion current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2023 | 4.55 billion current US$ | +46.7% |
| 2024 | 3.16 billion current US$ | -30.6% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 3.16 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.57 billion current US$, 1.2× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 3.16 billion current US$ is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.34 billion current US$, 95% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 35.35 million current US$ | 33.00 million current US$ | 37.70 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 33.80 million current US$ | 16.40 million current US$ | 54.80 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 80.37 million current US$ | 53.90 million current US$ | 105.50 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 355.96 million current US$ | 121.33 million current US$ | 761.83 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 964.01 million current US$ | 551.36 million current US$ | 1.55 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.04 billion current US$ | 649.68 million current US$ | 1.76 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.96 billion current US$ | 984.70 million current US$ | 2.90 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.11 billion current US$ | 2.29 billion current US$ | 4.37 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.20 billion current US$ | 2.33 billion current US$ | 4.55 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -390.11 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.015 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -285.22 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -794.39 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -75.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0306 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -580.8 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -10.46 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports by region of origin in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Share of imports by region of origin in Trinidad and Tobago was 3.16 billion current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 4.55 billion current US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.40 million current US$ in 1950.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 64th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.