Net incurrence of liabilities, total in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Net incurrence of liabilities, total was 7.52 billion current LCU in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Net incurrence of liabilities, total in Trinidad and Tobago, 2006–2019
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2019, net incurrence of liabilities, total in Trinidad and Tobago stood at 7.52 billion current LCU.
That represents a change of up 212.8% on the previous year and up 4,288.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net incurrence of liabilities, total in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 10.47 billion current LCU in 2017 and was at its lowest, -2.12 billion current LCU, in 2010.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 87th out of 136 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.
Net incurrence of liabilities, total in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | -1.48 billion current LCU | — |
| 2007 | -422.30 million current LCU | -71.4% |
| 2008 | -136.30 million current LCU | -67.7% |
| 2009 | -179.60 million current LCU | +31.8% |
| 2010 | -2.12 billion current LCU | +1083.0% |
| 2011 | 3.99 billion current LCU | -287.9% |
| 2012 | 2.81 billion current LCU | -29.6% |
| 2013 | -461.90 million current LCU | -116.4% |
| 2014 | 3.49 billion current LCU | -855.2% |
| 2015 | 945.90 million current LCU | -72.9% |
| 2016 | 4.33 billion current LCU | +358.3% |
| 2017 | 10.47 billion current LCU | +141.6% |
| 2018 | 2.41 billion current LCU | -77.0% |
| 2019 | 7.52 billion current LCU | +212.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -553.65 million current LCU | -1.48 billion current LCU | -136.30 million current LCU | 4 |
| 2010s | 3.34 billion current LCU | -2.12 billion current LCU | 10.47 billion current LCU | 10 |
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- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 23.4 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2021)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is net incurrence of liabilities, total in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Net incurrence of liabilities, total in Trinidad and Tobago was 7.52 billion current LCU in 2019, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net incurrence of liabilities, total recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 10.47 billion current LCU in 2017.
- What is the lowest net incurrence of liabilities, total recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.12 billion current LCU in 2010.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for net incurrence of liabilities, total?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 87th out of 136 countries with data for 2019.
- Is net incurrence of liabilities, total rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,288.5%. 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 Net incurrence of liabilities, total (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net incurrence of government liabilities includes foreign financing (obtained from nonresidents) and domestic financing (obtained from residents), or the means by which a government provides financial resources to cover a budget deficit or allocates financial resources arising from a budget surplus. The net incurrence of liabilities should be offset by the net acquisition of financial assets. 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.