Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims was 54.36 % change on previous year in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Trinidad and Tobago, 1958–2009
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Trinidad and Tobago is 54.36 % change on previous year, measured in 2009.
That represents a change of up 216.1% on the previous year and up 255.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 333.19 % change on previous year in 1986 and was at its lowest, -327.08 % change on previous year, in 2000.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 24th out of 178 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 46.83 % change on previous year | — |
| 1959 | -116.42 % change on previous year | -348.6% |
| 1960 | 36.55 % change on previous year | -131.4% |
| 1961 | 196.74 % change on previous year | +438.2% |
| 1962 | 57.3 % change on previous year | -70.9% |
| 1963 | 0.3571 % change on previous year | -99.4% |
| 1964 | 28.73 % change on previous year | +7945.6% |
| 1965 | -47.82 % change on previous year | -266.4% |
| 1966 | 161.9 % change on previous year | -438.5% |
| 1967 | -33.65 % change on previous year | -120.8% |
| 1968 | 9.39 % change on previous year | -127.9% |
| 1969 | -32.66 % change on previous year | -447.9% |
| 1970 | 89.32 % change on previous year | -373.5% |
| 1971 | 96.02 % change on previous year | +7.5% |
| 1972 | 54.12 % change on previous year | -43.6% |
| 1973 | 45.59 % change on previous year | -15.8% |
| 1974 | -262.03 % change on previous year | -674.8% |
| 1975 | -238.16 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 1976 | -45.47 % change on previous year | -80.9% |
| 1977 | -74.45 % change on previous year | +63.7% |
| 1978 | -18.29 % change on previous year | -75.4% |
| 1979 | -6.62 % change on previous year | -63.8% |
| 1980 | -37.67 % change on previous year | +469.0% |
| 1981 | -15.44 % change on previous year | -59.0% |
| 1982 | 37.5 % change on previous year | -342.8% |
| 1983 | 56.04 % change on previous year | +49.5% |
| 1984 | 58.96 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 1985 | 29.35 % change on previous year | -50.2% |
| 1986 | 333.19 % change on previous year | +1035.1% |
| 1987 | 82.46 % change on previous year | -75.3% |
| 1988 | 11.16 % change on previous year | -86.5% |
| 1989 | 10.06 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 1990 | 3.6 % change on previous year | -64.3% |
| 1991 | -4.43 % change on previous year | -223.2% |
| 1992 | 18.44 % change on previous year | -516.4% |
| 1993 | -18.32 % change on previous year | -199.3% |
| 1994 | -31.25 % change on previous year | +70.6% |
| 1995 | 4.89 % change on previous year | -115.6% |
| 1996 | -72.82 % change on previous year | -1589.9% |
| 1997 | 324.84 % change on previous year | -546.1% |
| 1998 | -29.09 % change on previous year | -109.0% |
| 1999 | -35.04 % change on previous year | +20.4% |
| 2000 | -327.08 % change on previous year | +833.6% |
| 2001 | -97.35 % change on previous year | -70.2% |
| 2002 | 9.86 % change on previous year | -110.1% |
| 2003 | -50.15 % change on previous year | -608.9% |
| 2004 | -95.82 % change on previous year | +91.1% |
| 2005 | -64.29 % change on previous year | -32.9% |
| 2006 | -42.87 % change on previous year | -33.3% |
| 2007 | 17.34 % change on previous year | -140.4% |
| 2008 | -46.82 % change on previous year | -370.1% |
| 2009 | 54.36 % change on previous year | -216.1% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 54.36 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.2056 % change on previous year, 264.4× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 54.36 % change on previous year is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5.16 % change on previous year, 10.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | +7945.6% | 0.3571 % change on previous year | 28.73 % change on previous year |
| 1996 | -1589.9% | 4.89 % change on previous year | -72.82 % change on previous year |
| 1986 | +1035.1% | 29.35 % change on previous year | 333.19 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -34.8 % change on previous year | -116.42 % change on previous year | 46.83 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1960s | 37.68 % change on previous year | -47.82 % change on previous year | 196.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -36 % change on previous year | -262.03 % change on previous year | 96.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 56.56 % change on previous year | -37.67 % change on previous year | 333.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.08 % change on previous year | -72.82 % change on previous year | 324.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -64.28 % change on previous year | -327.08 % change on previous year | 54.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
- 21 Iran, Islamic Republic of 75.12 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Comoros 70.16 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Anguilla 62.01 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Thailand 53.38 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Serbia 52.74 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Estonia 52.6 % change on previous year compare
More financial sector data for Trinidad and Tobago
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0062 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 118.45 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate -0.2193 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0046 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 86.49 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0062 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 118.45 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate -0.2193 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Trinidad and Tobago was 54.36 % change on previous year in 2009, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 333.19 % change on previous year in 1986.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was -327.08 % change on previous year in 2000.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 24th out of 178 countries with data for 2009.
- Is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 255.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims International Monetary Fund
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.