Computer, communications and other services in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Computer, communications and other services was 34.6% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Computer, communications and other services in Trinidad and Tobago, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of commercial service imports.
Analysis
In 2025, computer, communications and other services in Trinidad and Tobago stood at 34.6%.
That represents a change of down 2.5% on the previous year and down 37.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, computer, communications and other services in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 66.3% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 9.3%, in 1991.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 106th of 198 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.
Computer, communications and other services in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | % of commercial service imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 17.2% | — |
| 1976 | 19.4% | +12.9% |
| 1977 | 20.2% | +4.4% |
| 1978 | 22.5% | +11.3% |
| 1979 | 22.2% | -1.1% |
| 1980 | 20.6% | -7.6% |
| 1981 | 21.2% | +3.0% |
| 1982 | 17.2% | -18.7% |
| 1983 | 20.3% | +17.9% |
| 1984 | 22.4% | +10.5% |
| 1985 | 22.5% | +0.2% |
| 1986 | 26.9% | +19.6% |
| 1987 | 13.0% | -51.5% |
| 1988 | 11.1% | -14.7% |
| 1989 | 9.7% | -12.6% |
| 1990 | 11.9% | +22.5% |
| 1991 | 9.3% | -21.7% |
| 1992 | 14.9% | +60.2% |
| 1993 | 11.2% | -24.8% |
| 1994 | 13.1% | +16.4% |
| 1995 | 18.8% | +44.2% |
| 1996 | 12.4% | -34.0% |
| 1997 | 21.5% | +73.1% |
| 1998 | 18.6% | -13.5% |
| 1999 | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| 2000 | 12.0% | -29.2% |
| 2001 | 18.7% | +56.1% |
| 2002 | 10.7% | -42.8% |
| 2003 | 20.6% | +93.1% |
| 2004 | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 2005 | 15.3% | -15.5% |
| 2006 | 18.4% | +19.8% |
| 2007 | 18.7% | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 22.1% | +18.7% |
| 2009 | 22.4% | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 27.5% | +22.7% |
| 2011 | 53.2% | +93.7% |
| 2012 | 54.2% | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 55.1% | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 55.7% | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 55.5% | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 59.0% | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 66.3% | +12.5% |
| 2018 | 56.8% | -14.4% |
| 2019 | 47.5% | -16.5% |
| 2020 | 47.7% | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 54.1% | +13.4% |
| 2022 | 32.9% | -39.1% |
| 2023 | 37.6% | +14.3% |
| 2024 | 35.4% | -5.7% |
| 2025 | 34.6% | -2.5% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 34.6% is below the median for high income countries, which is 47.3%, 73% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 34.6% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 34.7%, 100% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20.3% | 17.2% | 22.5% | 5 |
| 1980s | 18.5% | 9.7% | 26.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.9% | 9.3% | 21.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.7% | 10.7% | 22.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 53.1% | 27.5% | 66.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.4% | 32.9% | 54.1% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
- 103 Peru 34.7% compare
- 104 Kyrgyzstan 34.6% compare
- 105 Cape Verde 34.6% compare
- 107 Argentina 34.5% compare
- 108 Macau, China 33.5% compare
- 109 Hong Kong, China 33.3% compare
More private sector data for Trinidad and Tobago
- Merchandise trade 48.6% (2025)
- Food imports 16.4% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 61.9% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 5.80 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 8.2% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 59.1% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 6.82 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 4,983 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2627 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate -13.71 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is computer, communications and other services in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Computer, communications and other services in Trinidad and Tobago was 34.6% in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest computer, communications and other services recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 66.3% in 2017.
- What is the lowest computer, communications and other services recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.3% in 1991.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for computer, communications and other services?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 106th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is computer, communications and other services rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Computer, communications and other services (% of commercial service imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Computer, communications and other services include such activities as international telecommunications, and postal and courier services; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; and personal, cultural, and recreational services. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service imports which are commercial services provided by non-residents to residents.