Domestic Claims, Claims on State and Local Government or Official in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Domestic Claims, Claims on State and Local Government or Official was 53.33 million in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Domestic Claims, Claims on State and Local Government or Official in Trinidad and Tobago, 1951–2009
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2009, domestic claims, claims on state and local government or official in Trinidad and Tobago stood at 53.33 million.
The figure is down 38.5% on the previous year and up 224.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on state and local government or official in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 86.70 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1951.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 60th out of 106 countries with data for 2009, putting it 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 State and Local Government or Official in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 0 | — |
| 1954 | 1.70 million | — |
| 1955 | 3.00 million | +76.5% |
| 1956 | 3.00 million | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 4.10 million | +36.7% |
| 1958 | 5.20 million | +26.8% |
| 1959 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1960 | 7.20 million | — |
| 1961 | 11.40 million | +58.3% |
| 1962 | 11.00 million | -3.5% |
| 1963 | 16.40 million | +49.1% |
| 1964 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 100,000 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1969 | 100,000 | — |
| 1970 | 100,000 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 100,000 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1973 | 1.30 million | — |
| 1974 | 600,000 | -53.8% |
| 1975 | 1.40 million | +133.3% |
| 1976 | 5.10 million | +264.3% |
| 1977 | 7.20 million | +41.2% |
| 1978 | 12.00 million | +66.7% |
| 1979 | 8.00 million | -33.3% |
| 1980 | 5.70 million | -28.7% |
| 1981 | 5.10 million | -10.5% |
| 1982 | 33.50 million | +556.9% |
| 1983 | 3.50 million | -89.6% |
| 1984 | 32.20 million | +820.0% |
| 1985 | 37.90 million | +17.7% |
| 1986 | 12.70 million | -66.5% |
| 1987 | 11.50 million | -9.4% |
| 1988 | 9.20 million | -20.0% |
| 1989 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 700,000 | — |
| 1994 | 1.90 million | +171.4% |
| 1995 | 1.90 million | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 54.42 million | — |
| 1998 | 2.13 million | -96.1% |
| 1999 | 16.43 million | +672.8% |
| 2000 | 82.95 million | +404.9% |
| 2001 | 65.69 million | -20.8% |
| 2002 | 19.20 million | -70.8% |
| 2003 | 1.43 million | -92.6% |
| 2004 | 5.78 million | +304.8% |
| 2005 | 4.47 million | -22.6% |
| 2006 | 3.03 million | -32.2% |
| 2007 | 59.76 million | +1871.1% |
| 2008 | 86.70 million | +45.1% |
| 2009 | 53.33 million | -38.5% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 53.33 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.10 billion, 3% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 53.33 million is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 53.80 million, 99% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Domestic Claims, Claims on State and Local Government or Official 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +1871.1% | 3.03 million | 59.76 million |
| 1984 | +820.0% | 3.50 million | 32.20 million |
| 1999 | +672.8% | 2.13 million | 16.43 million |
| 1982 | +556.9% | 5.10 million | 33.50 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.89 million | 0 | 5.20 million | 9 |
| 1960s | 4.62 million | 0 | 16.40 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.58 million | 0 | 12.00 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.13 million | 0 | 37.90 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.75 million | 0 | 54.42 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 38.23 million | 1.43 million | 86.70 million | 10 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
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 state and local government or official in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Domestic claims, claims on state and local government or official in Trinidad and Tobago was 53.33 million in 2009, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest domestic claims, claims on state and local government or official recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 86.70 million in 2008.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on state and local government or official recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1951.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for domestic claims, claims on state and local government or official?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 60th out of 106 countries with data for 2009.
- Is domestic claims, claims on state and local government or official rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 224.6%. 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 State and Local Government or Official Entities (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.