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Trinidad and Tobago Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) in Trinidad and Tobago stood at 24.26% in 2019, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 5.3 percentage points from 29.57% in 2018. Ten years earlier, in 2009, the value was 34.28% (down 10.02 percentage points since). The latest value is the lowest since 1976; the highest was 43.19% in 1980. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 75th highest of the 138 countries in this dataset in 2019; Nauru ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Unit: % · Category: Macroeconomics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1972–2024
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What is Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP)?

Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP), measured in %, measures the total economic output of Trinidad and Tobago. It represents the broadest indicator of economic activity, capturing production, income, and expenditure across all sectors — from manufacturing and services to agriculture and government. GDP can be calculated three ways: by adding up all expenditures (consumption + investment + government spending + net exports), by summing all incomes earned, or by totaling value added at each production stage. In Trinidad and Tobago, the statistical agency compiles GDP data through comprehensive surveys of businesses, government records, and household expenditure patterns. While GDP per capita provides insight into average living standards, it does not capture income distribution, environmental costs, or unpaid work like caregiving. Nevertheless, GDP growth remains the most widely followed metric for assessing whether an economy is expanding or contracting.

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What is the latest Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) in Trinidad and Tobago?

Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) in Trinidad and Tobago stood at 24.26% in 2019, according to World Bank.

Is Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) in Trinidad and Tobago rising or falling?

The latest value is down 5.3 percentage points from 29.57% in 2018. Ten years earlier, in 2009, the value was 34.28% (down 10.02 percentage points since).

How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP)?

Trinidad and Tobago ranked 75th highest of the 138 countries in this dataset in 2019; Nauru ranked first.

What is the highest Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) on record in Trinidad and Tobago?

The latest value is the lowest since 1976; the highest was 43.19% in 1980.

Metadata for Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) in Trinidad and Tobago
IndicatorRevenue, excluding grants (% of GDP)
CountryTrinidad and Tobago
CategoryMacroeconomics
Unit%
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 24.26% (2019)

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Source:World Bank — series GC.REV.XGRT.GD.ZS
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) — Trinidad and Tobago [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-gc-rev-xgrt-gd-zs/TTO. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/GC.REV.XGRT.GD.ZS

MLA

World Bank. "Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) — Trinidad and Tobago." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-gc-rev-xgrt-gd-zs/TTO. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/GC.REV.XGRT.GD.ZS.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) — Trinidad and Tobago." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-gc-rev-xgrt-gd-zs/TTO. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/GC.REV.XGRT.GD.ZS.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_gc_rev_xgrt_gd_zs_tto,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Revenue, excluding grants (\% of GDP) --- Trinidad and Tobago}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-gc-rev-xgrt-gd-zs/TTO},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/GC.REV.XGRT.GD.ZS}
}