Trinidad and Tobago 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$24.04 billion
↑ 1.34% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$17,720.50
↑ 1.13% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
-4.80%
↑ 2.73pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
1.88%
↓ 1.19pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $23.72 billion | $24.04 billion | +1.34% |
| GDP per Capita | $17,521.80 | $17,720.50 | +1.13% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -7.53% | -4.80% | +2.73pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 3.07% | 1.88% | -1.19pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 3.21% | 3.39% | +0.19pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $24.04 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $17,720.50
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- -4.80%
- Gross National Income
- $24.09 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 1.88%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 8.21%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 3.39%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 0.73%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- 5.86%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Trinidad and Tobago's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $24.04 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Trinidad and Tobago for 2017 is $17,720.50. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Trinidad and Tobago for 2017 is 1.88%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Trinidad and Tobago's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is -4.80%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Trinidad and Tobago for 2017 is 3.39%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.