Account Ownership Statistics in Trinidad and Tobago (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 74.6% of adults in Trinidad and Tobago had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider in 2024. Down from 80.8% in 2017 to 74.6% in 2024 (−6.2 percentage points). Trinidad and Tobago ranks #5 of 21 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #67 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 74.6% (2024)
- Account Ownership in Trinidad and Tobago as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2017
- −6.2 pp (2024)
- Down from 80.8% in 2017 to 74.6% in 2024 (−6.2 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 75.9% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 75.9% in 2011 to 74.6% in 2024.
- Peak value (2017)
- 80.8% (2017)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 74.6%.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #5 of 21 (2024)
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 5 of 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #67 of 145 (2024)
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 67 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 63.3% (2024)
- Trinidad and Tobago (74.6%) is above the average of 63.3% across the 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 73.3% (2024)
- Value for women in Trinidad and Tobago, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 75.9% (2024)
- Value for men in Trinidad and Tobago, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −2.6 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 73.3% for women and 75.9% for men — 2.6 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 66.8% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Trinidad and Tobago in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −7.8 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (66.8%) are 7.8 percentage points below the national figure (74.6%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 74% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Trinidad and Tobago in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −0.6 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (74%) are 0.6 percentage points below the national figure (74.6%).
- Internet use in Trinidad and Tobago (2024)
- 82.2% (2024)
- 82.2% of the population in Trinidad and Tobago used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 1.4 million (2024)
- Trinidad and Tobago had a population of 1.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 74.6% | −6.2 pp |
| 2017 | 80.8% | +4.9 pp |
| 2011 | 75.9% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Trinidad and Tobago had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider?
74.6% of adults in Trinidad and Tobago had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Trinidad and Tobago compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 5 of 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 74.6% versus a regional average of 63.3% (latest values per country).
Where does Trinidad and Tobago rank globally on account ownership?
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 67 of 145 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in account ownership in Trinidad and Tobago?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 73.3% for women and 75.9% for men, a gap of 2.6 percentage points in favor of men.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
account.t.d, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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