General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was 9.81 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Trinidad and Tobago, 1989–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Trinidad and Tobago stood at 9.81 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 844.8% on the previous year and up 407.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 42.86 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -16.15 % change on previous year, in 2016.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 67th of 196 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.
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | -4.97 % change on previous year | — |
| 1990 | 3.56 % change on previous year | -171.6% |
| 1991 | 15.62 % change on previous year | +339.3% |
| 1992 | -1.07 % change on previous year | -106.9% |
| 1993 | -0.4309 % change on previous year | -59.8% |
| 1994 | 12.98 % change on previous year | -3113.0% |
| 1995 | 11.72 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 1996 | 14.7 % change on previous year | +25.4% |
| 1997 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -85.1% |
| 1998 | 4.91 % change on previous year | +124.8% |
| 1999 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -75.3% |
| 2000 | 14.64 % change on previous year | +1108.4% |
| 2001 | 14.86 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 0.7287 % change on previous year | -95.1% |
| 2003 | 14.95 % change on previous year | +1951.4% |
| 2004 | 18.82 % change on previous year | +25.9% |
| 2005 | 42.86 % change on previous year | +127.8% |
| 2006 | 36.14 % change on previous year | -15.7% |
| 2007 | -3.64 % change on previous year | -110.1% |
| 2008 | 32.32 % change on previous year | -988.4% |
| 2009 | -3.29 % change on previous year | -110.2% |
| 2010 | -4.5 % change on previous year | +36.8% |
| 2011 | 11.28 % change on previous year | -350.9% |
| 2012 | 5.91 % change on previous year | -47.6% |
| 2013 | 12.03 % change on previous year | +103.6% |
| 2014 | 7.37 % change on previous year | -38.7% |
| 2015 | -3.19 % change on previous year | -143.3% |
| 2016 | -16.15 % change on previous year | +406.0% |
| 2017 | -1.16 % change on previous year | -92.8% |
| 2018 | -1.7 % change on previous year | +46.3% |
| 2019 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -169.4% |
| 2020 | 3.31 % change on previous year | +180.4% |
| 2021 | -2.82 % change on previous year | -185.1% |
| 2022 | 5.12 % change on previous year | -281.6% |
| 2023 | 8.57 % change on previous year | +67.3% |
| 2024 | -1.32 % change on previous year | -115.4% |
| 2025 | 9.81 % change on previous year | -844.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -4.97 % change on previous year | -4.97 % change on previous year | -4.97 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1990s | 6.54 % change on previous year | -1.07 % change on previous year | 15.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.84 % change on previous year | -3.64 % change on previous year | 42.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.11 % change on previous year | -16.15 % change on previous year | 12.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.78 % change on previous year | -2.82 % change on previous year | 9.81 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.7401 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.9182 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7422 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.9182 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.9% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 34,774 people (2100)
- Population density 175.12 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.9% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.861 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.0299 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Trinidad and Tobago?
- General government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Trinidad and Tobago was 9.81 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 42.86 % change on previous year in 2005.
- What is the lowest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was -16.15 % change on previous year in 2016.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 67th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 407.5%. 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 General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government total expenditure UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.