Varieties democracy vdem, annual growth rate in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Varieties democracy vdem, annual growth rate was 1.68 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.68 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 361.7%
World rank
33rd
of 176 countries
All-time high
100 % change on previous year
in 1925
All-time low
-3.58 % change on previous year
in 2001
Years of data
125
1901–2025
Varieties democracy vdem, annual growth rate in Trinidad and Tobago, 1901–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for varieties democracy vdem, annual growth rate in Trinidad and Tobago is 1.68 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 361.7% on the previous year and down 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, varieties democracy vdem, annual growth rate in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 100 % change on previous year in 1925 and was at its lowest, -3.58 % change on previous year, in 2001.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 33rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Varieties democracy vdem, annual growth rate in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1902 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1903 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1904 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1905 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1906 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1907 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1908 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1909 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1910 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1911 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1912 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1913 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1914 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1915 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1916 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1917 | 1.23 % change on previous year | — |
| 1918 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1919 | 15.66 % change on previous year | +1184.3% |
| 1920 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1921 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1922 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1923 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1924 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1925 | 100 % change on previous year | — |
| 1926 | 5.21 % change on previous year | -94.8% |
| 1927 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -52.5% |
| 1928 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -21.9% |
| 1929 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1930 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1931 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1932 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1933 | 0.4739 % change on previous year | — |
| 1934 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1935 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1936 | 0.9434 % change on previous year | — |
| 1937 | -0.4673 % change on previous year | -149.5% |
| 1938 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -602.3% |
| 1939 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1940 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1941 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | 0.9174 % change on previous year | — |
| 1943 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1944 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1945 | 5 % change on previous year | — |
| 1946 | 29.87 % change on previous year | +497.4% |
| 1947 | -0.3333 % change on previous year | -101.1% |
| 1948 | 0.6689 % change on previous year | -300.7% |
| 1949 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1950 | 0.3322 % change on previous year | — |
| 1951 | 2.32 % change on previous year | +597.7% |
| 1952 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1953 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1954 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1955 | 0.3236 % change on previous year | — |
| 1956 | 9.35 % change on previous year | +2790.6% |
| 1957 | 39.82 % change on previous year | +325.7% |
| 1958 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1959 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1960 | 2.32 % change on previous year | — |
| 1961 | 0.4124 % change on previous year | -82.2% |
| 1962 | 10.06 % change on previous year | +2339.9% |
| 1963 | 2.8 % change on previous year | -72.2% |
| 1964 | 0.726 % change on previous year | -74.1% |
| 1965 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1966 | 0.9009 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | 4.46 % change on previous year | +395.5% |
| 1968 | -0.5128 % change on previous year | -111.5% |
| 1969 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -301.0% |
| 1970 | 0.8503 % change on previous year | -17.5% |
| 1971 | -1.85 % change on previous year | -318.1% |
| 1972 | -1.72 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 1973 | 0.6993 % change on previous year | -140.7% |
| 1974 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1975 | -0.5208 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 5.58 % change on previous year | -1172.3% |
| 1977 | 8.43 % change on previous year | +50.9% |
| 1978 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -78.3% |
| 1979 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1980 | 1.65 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -19.5% |
| 1982 | 0.7267 % change on previous year | -45.2% |
| 1983 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1984 | 0.1443 % change on previous year | — |
| 1985 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1986 | 1.87 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 4.53 % change on previous year | +141.6% |
| 1988 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1989 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1990 | 0.6766 % change on previous year | — |
| 1991 | 2.42 % change on previous year | +257.6% |
| 1992 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -45.8% |
| 1993 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1994 | 0.3886 % change on previous year | — |
| 1995 | -0.3871 % change on previous year | -199.6% |
| 1996 | 0.5181 % change on previous year | -233.9% |
| 1997 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | 0.7732 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | -3.58 % change on previous year | -563.1% |
| 2002 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -144.4% |
| 2003 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -18.0% |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2005 | -0.1289 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 0.5161 % change on previous year | -500.5% |
| 2007 | 0.2567 % change on previous year | -50.3% |
| 2008 | 2.56 % change on previous year | +897.4% |
| 2009 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0.1248 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | 0.1247 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2013 | -3.24 % change on previous year | — |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 1.8 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | -0.1264 % change on previous year | -107.0% |
| 2017 | 0.1266 % change on previous year | -200.1% |
| 2018 | -0.885 % change on previous year | -799.1% |
| 2019 | 0.3827 % change on previous year | -143.2% |
| 2020 | 0.1271 % change on previous year | -66.8% |
| 2021 | 0.3807 % change on previous year | +199.6% |
| 2022 | -1.64 % change on previous year | -531.7% |
| 2023 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2024 | -0.6427 % change on previous year | — |
| 2025 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -361.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1910s | 1.81 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 15.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1920s | 10.96 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 100 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.3297 % change on previous year | -0.4673 % change on previous year | 2.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1940s | 3.61 % change on previous year | -0.3333 % change on previous year | 29.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1950s | 5.22 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 39.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.22 % change on previous year | -0.5128 % change on previous year | 10.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.33 % change on previous year | -1.85 % change on previous year | 8.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.02 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 4.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4928 % change on previous year | -0.3871 % change on previous year | 2.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3294 % change on previous year | -3.58 % change on previous year | 2.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.1689 % change on previous year | -3.24 % change on previous year | 1.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.0161 % change on previous year | -1.64 % change on previous year | 1.68 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
- 30 Uzbekistan 1.87 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Suriname 1.83 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Gambia 1.75 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Namibia 1.44 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Turkey 1.38 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Lesotho 1.38 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is varieties democracy vdem, annual growth rate in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Varieties democracy vdem, annual growth rate in Trinidad and Tobago was 1.68 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest varieties democracy vdem, annual growth rate recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 100 % change on previous year in 1925.
- What is the lowest varieties democracy vdem, annual growth rate recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.58 % change on previous year in 2001.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for varieties democracy vdem, annual growth rate?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 33rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is varieties democracy vdem, annual growth rate rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Varieties democracy vdem, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Varieties democracy vdem. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Varieties democracy vdem Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Varieties democracy vdem. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.