Foreign aid received in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Foreign aid received was 5.09 million constant 2024 US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
5.09 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 32.5%
World rank
165th
of 178 countries
All-time high
120.00 million constant 2024 US$
in 1965
All-time low
-19.05 million constant 2024 US$
in 2002
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Foreign aid received in Trinidad and Tobago, 1961–2010
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received in Trinidad and Tobago is 5.09 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2010.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 32.5% on the previous year and up 188.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 120.00 million constant 2024 US$ in 1965 and was at its lowest, -19.05 million constant 2024 US$, in 2002.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 165th of 178 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 949,127 constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1962 | 6.04 million constant 2024 US$ | +536.0% |
| 1963 | 98.46 million constant 2024 US$ | +1531.0% |
| 1964 | 103.73 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.4% |
| 1965 | 120.00 million constant 2024 US$ | +15.7% |
| 1966 | 71.29 million constant 2024 US$ | -40.6% |
| 1967 | 41.74 million constant 2024 US$ | -41.4% |
| 1968 | 33.14 million constant 2024 US$ | -20.6% |
| 1969 | 59.22 million constant 2024 US$ | +78.7% |
| 1970 | 41.34 million constant 2024 US$ | -30.2% |
| 1971 | 28.83 million constant 2024 US$ | -30.3% |
| 1972 | 19.34 million constant 2024 US$ | -32.9% |
| 1973 | 11.48 million constant 2024 US$ | -40.6% |
| 1974 | 16.63 million constant 2024 US$ | +44.8% |
| 1975 | 19.09 million constant 2024 US$ | +14.9% |
| 1976 | 16.90 million constant 2024 US$ | -11.5% |
| 1977 | 7.69 million constant 2024 US$ | -54.5% |
| 1978 | 10.71 million constant 2024 US$ | +39.2% |
| 1979 | 9.79 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.5% |
| 1980 | 9.61 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.9% |
| 1981 | -7.25 million constant 2024 US$ | -175.4% |
| 1982 | 13.36 million constant 2024 US$ | -284.2% |
| 1983 | 17.01 million constant 2024 US$ | +27.3% |
| 1984 | 15.28 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.2% |
| 1985 | 23.52 million constant 2024 US$ | +53.9% |
| 1986 | 48.22 million constant 2024 US$ | +105.0% |
| 1987 | 71.08 million constant 2024 US$ | +47.4% |
| 1988 | 12.30 million constant 2024 US$ | -82.7% |
| 1989 | 8.63 million constant 2024 US$ | -29.9% |
| 1990 | 28.50 million constant 2024 US$ | +230.4% |
| 1991 | -4.03 million constant 2024 US$ | -114.1% |
| 1992 | 9.53 million constant 2024 US$ | -336.5% |
| 1993 | 1.92 million constant 2024 US$ | -79.9% |
| 1994 | 30.89 million constant 2024 US$ | +1509.8% |
| 1995 | 33.94 million constant 2024 US$ | +9.9% |
| 1996 | 21.10 million constant 2024 US$ | -37.8% |
| 1997 | 52.12 million constant 2024 US$ | +146.9% |
| 1998 | 22.44 million constant 2024 US$ | -56.9% |
| 1999 | 42.60 million constant 2024 US$ | +89.9% |
| 2000 | -5.75 million constant 2024 US$ | -113.5% |
| 2001 | -13.50 million constant 2024 US$ | +134.8% |
| 2002 | -19.05 million constant 2024 US$ | +41.1% |
| 2003 | -5.84 million constant 2024 US$ | -69.4% |
| 2004 | -2.36 million constant 2024 US$ | -59.5% |
| 2005 | -3.76 million constant 2024 US$ | +59.0% |
| 2006 | 14.50 million constant 2024 US$ | -485.8% |
| 2007 | 22.36 million constant 2024 US$ | +54.2% |
| 2008 | 9.60 million constant 2024 US$ | -57.1% |
| 2009 | 7.53 million constant 2024 US$ | -21.5% |
| 2010 | 5.09 million constant 2024 US$ | -32.5% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 5.09 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 15.28 million constant 2024 US$, 33% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 5.09 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 105.19 million constant 2024 US$, 5% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received in Trinidad and Tobago changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | +1531.0% | 6.04 million constant 2024 US$ | 98.46 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1994 | +1509.8% | 1.92 million constant 2024 US$ | 30.89 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1962 | +536.0% | 949,127 constant 2024 US$ | 6.04 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 2006 | +485.8% | -3.76 million constant 2024 US$ | 14.50 million constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 59.40 million constant 2024 US$ | 949,127 constant 2024 US$ | 120.00 million constant 2024 US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 18.18 million constant 2024 US$ | 7.69 million constant 2024 US$ | 41.34 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 21.18 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.25 million constant 2024 US$ | 71.08 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.90 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.03 million constant 2024 US$ | 52.12 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 373,244 constant 2024 US$ | -19.05 million constant 2024 US$ | 22.36 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.09 million constant 2024 US$ | 5.09 million constant 2024 US$ | 5.09 million constant 2024 US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
- 162 Antigua and Barbuda 5.92 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 163 Kuwait 5.26 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 164 United Arab Emirates 5.20 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 166 Qatar 4.27 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 167 British Virgin Islands 3.73 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 168 Brunei 2.74 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Trinidad and Tobago
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0696 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0589 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.165 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0005 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.165 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2333 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0945 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3189 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7976 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0027 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Foreign aid received in Trinidad and Tobago was 5.09 million constant 2024 US$ in 2010, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid received recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 120.00 million constant 2024 US$ in 1965.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.05 million constant 2024 US$ in 2002.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for foreign aid received?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 165th out of 178 countries with data for 2010.
- Is foreign aid received rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 188.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid received. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Official development assistance (ODA) is defined as government aid designed to promote the economic development and welfare of developing countries. Monetary aid is estimated as net disbursements. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation.