Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 3.39 in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Trinidad and Tobago, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Trinidad and Tobago stood at 3.39.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and down 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 19.81 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 2.43, in 2015.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 133rd of 188 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.
Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 18.52 | — |
| 1992 | 19.66 | +6.2% |
| 1993 | 19.81 | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 18.44 | -6.9% |
| 1995 | 17.22 | -6.6% |
| 1996 | 16.25 | -5.6% |
| 1997 | 15.01 | -7.6% |
| 1998 | 14.21 | -5.3% |
| 1999 | 13.12 | -7.7% |
| 2000 | 12.1 | -7.8% |
| 2001 | 10.88 | -10.1% |
| 2002 | 10.39 | -4.5% |
| 2003 | 10.48 | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 8.33 | -20.5% |
| 2005 | 7.95 | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 6.27 | -21.1% |
| 2007 | 5.54 | -11.6% |
| 2008 | 4.63 | -16.4% |
| 2009 | 5.28 | +14.0% |
| 2010 | 4.03 | -23.6% |
| 2011 | 3.42 | -15.1% |
| 2012 | 3.72 | +8.6% |
| 2013 | 2.68 | -27.8% |
| 2014 | 2.48 | -7.7% |
| 2015 | 2.43 | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 3.21 | +32.1% |
| 2017 | 3.39 | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 3.5 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 3.52 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 4.21 | +19.4% |
| 2021 | 4.45 | +5.7% |
| 2022 | 4.38 | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 3.36 | -23.3% |
| 2024 | 3.32 | -1.3% |
| 2025 | 3.33 | +0.3% |
| 2026 | 3.39 | +1.9% |
| 2027 | 3.39 | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.92 | 13.12 | 19.81 | 9 |
| 2000s | 8.18 | 4.63 | 12.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.24 | 2.43 | 4.03 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.73 | 3.32 | 4.45 | 8 |
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More work & labour data for Trinidad and Tobago
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.9186 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.882 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.9542 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.53 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.2012 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 812.28 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 482.78 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 455.57 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 442.79 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 898.36 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Trinidad and Tobago was 3.39 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 19.81 in 1993.
- What is the lowest unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.43 in 2015.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 133rd out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The unemployment rate conveys the number of persons who are unemployed as a percent of the labour force (i.e., the employed plus the unemployed). The unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.