Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of was -1.02 in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2030)
-1.02
Change on year
up 31.8%
World rank
60th
of 195 countries
All-time high
5.39
in 2008
All-time low
-12.2
in 2020
Years of data
40
1991–2030
Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of in Trinidad and Tobago, 1991–2030
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2030, net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in Trinidad and Tobago stood at -1.02.
That represents a change of up 31.8% on the previous year and up 91.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 5.39 in 2008 and was at its lowest, -12.2, in 2020.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 60th of 195 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 lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -0.2111 | — |
| 1992 | -2.74 | +1198.4% |
| 1993 | 0.2332 | -108.5% |
| 1994 | -0.0205 | -108.8% |
| 1995 | 0.1659 | -911.0% |
| 1996 | -0.4508 | -371.7% |
| 1997 | 0.1132 | -125.1% |
| 1998 | -1.8 | -1692.2% |
| 1999 | -0.8774 | -51.3% |
| 2000 | 0.1682 | -119.2% |
| 2001 | 0.6071 | +260.9% |
| 2002 | -0.2 | -132.9% |
| 2003 | 1.8 | -1001.3% |
| 2004 | 1.84 | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 2.36 | +28.3% |
| 2006 | 1.56 | -34.2% |
| 2007 | 3.12 | +100.5% |
| 2008 | 5.39 | +72.9% |
| 2009 | -5.42 | -200.4% |
| 2010 | 0.1309 | -102.4% |
| 2011 | -0.6666 | -609.2% |
| 2012 | -1.26 | +88.8% |
| 2013 | -2.67 | +111.9% |
| 2014 | -4.31 | +61.5% |
| 2015 | -7.56 | +75.6% |
| 2016 | -10.05 | +32.9% |
| 2017 | -10.39 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | -5.89 | -43.3% |
| 2019 | -3.74 | -36.5% |
| 2020 | -12.2 | +226.3% |
| 2021 | -8.1 | -33.6% |
| 2022 | 0.9217 | -111.4% |
| 2023 | -1.24 | -234.1% |
| 2024 | -5.24 | +323.5% |
| 2025 | -5.18 | -1.0% |
| 2026 | -5.89 | +13.6% |
| 2027 | -4.73 | -19.6% |
| 2028 | -2.63 | -44.5% |
| 2029 | -1.5 | -42.9% |
| 2030 | -1.02 | -31.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -0.6212 | -2.74 | 0.2332 | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.12 | -5.42 | 5.39 | 10 |
| 2010s | -4.64 | -10.39 | 0.1309 | 10 |
| 2020s | -4.58 | -12.2 | 0.9217 | 10 |
| 2030s | -1.02 | -1.02 | -1.02 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in Trinidad and Tobago was -1.02 in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 5.39 in 2008.
- What is the lowest net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.2 in 2020.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 60th out of 195 countries with data for 2030.
- Is net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.6%. 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 Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October