Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 14.4% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Trinidad and Tobago, 2012–2024
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago recorded 14.4% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.3% on the previous year and down 0.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 17.5% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 14.0%, in 2013.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 51st out of 202 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 17.4% | — |
| 2013 | 14.0% | -20.0% |
| 2014 | 14.5% | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 14.2% | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 17.2% | +21.7% |
| 2017 | 16.2% | -5.8% |
| 2018 | 16.9% | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 14.6% | -13.3% |
| 2020 | 15.1% | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 17.3% | +14.3% |
| 2022 | 17.5% | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 14.1% | -19.8% |
| 2024 | 14.4% | +2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15.6% | 14.0% | 17.4% | 8 |
| 2020s | 15.7% | 14.1% | 17.5% | 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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 1.24 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.946 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 17,722 current US$ per person (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Trinidad and Tobago was 14.4% in 2024, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 17.5% in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.0% in 2013.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 51st out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.