Grants and other revenue (current LCU) in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Grants and other revenue (current LCU) was 7.21 billion current LCU in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Grants and other revenue in Trinidad and Tobago, 1976–2019
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2019, grants and other revenue in Trinidad and Tobago stood at 7.21 billion current LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 34.1% on the previous year and up 11.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, grants and other revenue in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 14.88 billion current LCU in 2015 and was at its lowest, 486.60 million current LCU, in 1976.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 111th out of 154 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Grants and other revenue (current LCU) in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 486.60 million current LCU | — |
| 1977 | 521.30 million current LCU | +7.1% |
| 1978 | 631.50 million current LCU | +21.1% |
| 1979 | 831.00 million current LCU | +31.6% |
| 1980 | 1.07 billion current LCU | +28.2% |
| 1981 | 1.21 billion current LCU | +13.3% |
| 2001 | 1.98 billion current LCU | +64.0% |
| 2002 | 2.30 billion current LCU | +16.2% |
| 2003 | 2.17 billion current LCU | -5.7% |
| 2004 | 2.43 billion current LCU | +12.2% |
| 2005 | 3.06 billion current LCU | +25.7% |
| 2006 | 3.79 billion current LCU | +23.9% |
| 2007 | 4.42 billion current LCU | +16.7% |
| 2008 | 5.11 billion current LCU | +15.5% |
| 2009 | 6.45 billion current LCU | +26.3% |
| 2010 | 6.74 billion current LCU | +4.4% |
| 2011 | 5.00 billion current LCU | -25.9% |
| 2012 | 5.65 billion current LCU | +13.1% |
| 2013 | 8.05 billion current LCU | +42.3% |
| 2014 | 11.04 billion current LCU | +37.2% |
| 2015 | 14.88 billion current LCU | +34.8% |
| 2016 | 10.77 billion current LCU | -27.6% |
| 2017 | 12.49 billion current LCU | +16.0% |
| 2018 | 10.94 billion current LCU | -12.4% |
| 2019 | 7.21 billion current LCU | -34.1% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 7.21 billion current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 16.91 billion current LCU, 43% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 7.21 billion current LCU is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 13.01 billion current LCU, 55% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 617.60 million current LCU | 486.60 million current LCU | 831.00 million current LCU | 4 |
| 1980s | 1.14 billion current LCU | 1.07 billion current LCU | 1.21 billion current LCU | 2 |
| 2000s | 3.53 billion current LCU | 1.98 billion current LCU | 6.45 billion current LCU | 9 |
| 2010s | 9.28 billion current LCU | 5.00 billion current LCU | 14.88 billion current LCU | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is grants and other revenue in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Grants and other revenue in Trinidad and Tobago was 7.21 billion current LCU in 2019, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest grants and other revenue recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 14.88 billion current LCU in 2015.
- What is the lowest grants and other revenue recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 486.60 million current LCU in 1976.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for grants and other revenue?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 111th out of 154 countries with data for 2019.
- Is grants and other revenue rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Grants and other revenue (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Grants are transfers receivable by government units, from other resident or nonresident government units or international organizations, that do not meet the definition of a tax, subsidy, or social contribution. Other revenue is all revenue receivable excluding taxes, social contributions, and grants. This category of revenue includes property income, sales of goods and services, and miscellaneous other types of revenue. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.