Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector was 42.11 billion in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2009)
42.11 billion
Change on year
down 4.3%
World rank
130th
of 178 countries
All-time high
44.02 billion
in 2008
All-time low
30.60 million
in 1952
Years of data
59
1951–2009
Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector in Trinidad and Tobago, 1951–2009
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for domestic claims, claims on private sector in Trinidad and Tobago is 42.11 billion, measured in 2009.
The figure is down 4.3% on the previous year and up 189.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on private sector in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 44.02 billion in 2008 and was at its lowest, 30.60 million, in 1952.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 130th of 178 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.
Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 30.70 million | — |
| 1952 | 30.60 million | -0.3% |
| 1953 | 32.20 million | +5.2% |
| 1954 | 32.50 million | +0.9% |
| 1955 | 40.90 million | +25.8% |
| 1956 | 39.40 million | -3.7% |
| 1957 | 37.90 million | -3.8% |
| 1958 | 41.00 million | +8.2% |
| 1959 | 64.00 million | +56.1% |
| 1960 | 77.80 million | +21.6% |
| 1961 | 79.50 million | +2.2% |
| 1962 | 93.40 million | +17.5% |
| 1963 | 95.30 million | +2.0% |
| 1964 | 117.20 million | +23.0% |
| 1965 | 143.70 million | +22.6% |
| 1966 | 158.80 million | +10.5% |
| 1967 | 184.40 million | +16.1% |
| 1968 | 202.90 million | +10.0% |
| 1969 | 271.80 million | +34.0% |
| 1970 | 330.40 million | +21.6% |
| 1971 | 361.50 million | +9.4% |
| 1972 | 502.70 million | +39.1% |
| 1973 | 585.50 million | +16.5% |
| 1974 | 665.70 million | +13.7% |
| 1975 | 888.10 million | +33.4% |
| 1976 | 1.25 billion | +40.5% |
| 1977 | 1.76 billion | +41.2% |
| 1978 | 2.34 billion | +32.9% |
| 1979 | 2.75 billion | +17.3% |
| 1980 | 3.31 billion | +20.6% |
| 1981 | 4.06 billion | +22.6% |
| 1982 | 4.89 billion | +20.6% |
| 1983 | 5.67 billion | +15.9% |
| 1984 | 6.08 billion | +7.1% |
| 1985 | 5.84 billion | -3.8% |
| 1986 | 5.92 billion | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 6.13 billion | +3.6% |
| 1988 | 5.90 billion | -3.8% |
| 1989 | 6.18 billion | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 6.43 billion | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 7.61 billion | +18.4% |
| 1992 | 7.71 billion | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 8.00 billion | +3.7% |
| 1994 | 7.63 billion | -4.6% |
| 1995 | 8.74 billion | +14.6% |
| 1996 | 9.79 billion | +12.1% |
| 1997 | 11.88 billion | +21.3% |
| 1998 | 13.48 billion | +13.4% |
| 1999 | 14.54 billion | +7.9% |
| 2000 | 16.39 billion | +12.7% |
| 2001 | 16.95 billion | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 17.67 billion | +4.2% |
| 2003 | 18.09 billion | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 21.94 billion | +21.2% |
| 2005 | 27.84 billion | +26.9% |
| 2006 | 34.09 billion | +22.5% |
| 2007 | 39.82 billion | +16.8% |
| 2008 | 44.02 billion | +10.6% |
| 2009 | 42.11 billion | -4.3% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 42.11 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 710.96 billion, 6% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 42.11 billion is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 46.43 billion, 91% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 38.80 million | 30.60 million | 64.00 million | 9 |
| 1960s | 142.48 million | 77.80 million | 271.80 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.14 billion | 330.40 million | 2.75 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.40 billion | 3.31 billion | 6.18 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.58 billion | 6.43 billion | 14.54 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 27.89 billion | 16.39 billion | 44.02 billion | 10 |
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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 private sector in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Domestic claims, claims on private sector in Trinidad and Tobago was 42.11 billion in 2009, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest domestic claims, claims on private sector recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 44.02 billion in 2008.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on private sector recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.60 million in 1952.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for domestic claims, claims on private sector?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 130th out of 178 countries with data for 2009.
- Is domestic claims, claims on private sector rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 189.6%. 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 Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Non-standard dataset provides discontinued, vintage country-reported financial data that are not harmonized and use country-specific terms.