Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) was 93.70 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Trinidad and Tobago, 1975–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Trinidad and Tobago is 93.70 million current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 215.5% on the previous year and up 184.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 279.00 million current US$ in 2017 and was at its lowest, -110.65 million current US$, in 2015.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 128th of 203 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | -12.63 million current US$ | — |
| 1976 | -24.55 million current US$ | +94.4% |
| 1977 | -22.42 million current US$ | -8.7% |
| 1978 | -26.21 million current US$ | +16.9% |
| 1979 | -30.88 million current US$ | +17.8% |
| 1980 | -41.96 million current US$ | +35.9% |
| 1981 | -52.25 million current US$ | +24.5% |
| 1982 | -94.62 million current US$ | +81.1% |
| 1983 | -24.29 million current US$ | -74.3% |
| 1984 | -27.42 million current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1985 | -24.20 million current US$ | -11.7% |
| 1986 | -28.42 million current US$ | +17.4% |
| 1987 | -22.58 million current US$ | -20.5% |
| 1988 | -9.18 million current US$ | -59.3% |
| 1989 | -7.48 million current US$ | -18.5% |
| 1990 | -6.16 million current US$ | -17.6% |
| 1991 | 2.35 million current US$ | -138.2% |
| 1992 | 376,471 current US$ | -84.0% |
| 1993 | 4.69 million current US$ | +1145.9% |
| 1994 | 320,679 current US$ | -93.2% |
| 1995 | -4.47 million current US$ | -1494.6% |
| 1996 | -7.06 million current US$ | +57.9% |
| 1997 | 3.82 million current US$ | -154.1% |
| 1998 | 22.23 million current US$ | +481.4% |
| 1999 | 37.70 million current US$ | +69.6% |
| 2000 | 37.90 million current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 33.40 million current US$ | -11.9% |
| 2002 | 54.50 million current US$ | +63.2% |
| 2003 | 58.60 million current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2004 | 56.20 million current US$ | -4.1% |
| 2005 | 50.10 million current US$ | -10.9% |
| 2006 | 55.20 million current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2007 | 60.20 million current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 46.90 million current US$ | -22.1% |
| 2009 | 27.00 million current US$ | -42.4% |
| 2010 | 28.80 million current US$ | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 23.03 million current US$ | -20.0% |
| 2012 | -24.27 million current US$ | -205.4% |
| 2013 | -54.00 million current US$ | +122.5% |
| 2014 | -86.36 million current US$ | +59.9% |
| 2015 | -110.65 million current US$ | +28.1% |
| 2016 | 10.00 million current US$ | -109.0% |
| 2017 | 279.00 million current US$ | +2691.0% |
| 2018 | -100.00 million current US$ | -135.8% |
| 2019 | 21.80 million current US$ | -121.8% |
| 2020 | 44.00 million current US$ | +101.8% |
| 2021 | 114.70 million current US$ | +160.7% |
| 2022 | 73.00 million current US$ | -36.4% |
| 2023 | 117.50 million current US$ | +61.0% |
| 2024 | 29.70 million current US$ | -74.7% |
| 2025 | 93.70 million current US$ | +215.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -23.34 million current US$ | -30.88 million current US$ | -12.63 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | -33.24 million current US$ | -94.62 million current US$ | -7.48 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.38 million current US$ | -7.06 million current US$ | 37.70 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 48.00 million current US$ | 27.00 million current US$ | 60.20 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.27 million current US$ | -110.65 million current US$ | 279.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 78.77 million current US$ | 29.70 million current US$ | 117.50 million current US$ | 6 |
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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)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1438 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 2,694 current US$ per person (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.9706 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 18,183 current LCU per person (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.128 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 2,397 constant 2015 US$ per person (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 19,116 constant LCU per person (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 2.79 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Trinidad and Tobago was 93.70 million current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 279.00 million current US$ in 2017.
- What is the lowest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was -110.65 million current US$ in 2015.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad)?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 128th out of 203 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 184.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net secondary income (from abroad) comprises transfers of income between residents of the reporting country and the rest of the world that carry no provisions for repayment. Net secondary income is equal to the unrequited transfers of income from nonresidents to residents minus the unrequited transfers from residents to nonresidents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.