Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was 1.57 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Trinidad and Tobago, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Trinidad and Tobago stood at 1.57 billion.
The figure is down 24.9% on the previous year and up 330.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 2.27 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, -2.10 billion, in 2008.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 23rd out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -598.70 million | — |
| 2006 | -512.70 million | -14.4% |
| 2007 | -830.00 million | +61.9% |
| 2008 | -2.10 billion | +153.1% |
| 2009 | -709.10 million | -66.2% |
| 2010 | -549.40 million | -22.5% |
| 2011 | 26.16 million | -104.8% |
| 2012 | 2.09 billion | +7902.4% |
| 2013 | 1.19 billion | -43.0% |
| 2014 | -679.12 million | -157.0% |
| 2015 | -48.49 million | -92.9% |
| 2016 | -1.74 million | -96.4% |
| 2017 | 458.85 million | -26455.0% |
| 2018 | 765.23 million | +66.8% |
| 2019 | -69.81 million | -109.1% |
| 2020 | -957.96 million | +1272.2% |
| 2021 | 1.70 billion | -277.9% |
| 2022 | 2.27 billion | +33.1% |
| 2023 | 2.09 billion | -8.0% |
| 2024 | 1.57 billion | -24.9% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 1.57 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is -139.68 million. (70 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 1.57 billion is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -223.01 million. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Trinidad and Tobago changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +26455.0% | -1.74 million | 458.85 million |
| 2012 | +7902.4% | 26.16 million | 2.09 billion |
| 2020 | -1272.2% | -69.81 million | -957.96 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -950.26 million | -2.10 billion | -512.70 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 318.79 million | -679.12 million | 2.09 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.33 billion | -957.96 million | 2.27 billion | 5 |
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More external debt data for Trinidad and Tobago
- Net financial flows, IDA 0 NFL, current US$ (2009)
- Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), per capita 0 NFL, current US$ per person (2009)
- Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), per unit of GDP 0 NFL, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2009)
- Net financial flows, IBRD -2.13 million NFL, current US$ (2016)
- Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), per square kilometre 0 NFL, current US$ per square kilometre (2009)
- Net financial flows, IBRD (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2016)
- Other investment, Debt instruments 5.46 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) -2.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 1.92 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 3,992 US dollar per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Trinidad and Tobago was 1.57 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 2.27 billion in 2022.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.10 billion in 2008.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 23rd out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 330.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.