Trinidad and Tobago : 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Trinidad and Tobago.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Series:

IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2024/150

IMF Staff Country Reports

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (117 pages)

Other Title:

Trinidad and Tobago

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2024.

Summary:

The 2024 Article IV Consultation highlights that Trinidad and Tobago is undergoing a gradual and sustained economic recovery. Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is estimated to have further expanded by 2.1 percent in 2023, reflecting a strong performance of the nonenergy sector. Economic growth is projected to gain momentum in 2024, supported by the nonenergy and energy sectors, and inflation is projected to remain low. The current account surplus will narrow mainly due to a decline in energy prices and energy exports and is estimated at 5.7 percent of GDP in 2024. International reserve coverage is expected to remain adequate at 7.5 months of prospective total imports. The report recommends sustaining structural reform momentum to secure a more diversified, green, resilient, and inclusive economy. It is important to foster private sector participation and promote economic diversification. Accelerating the country’s low-carbon transition agenda could help address issues raised by border carbon adjustments. Enhancing institutional capacity will improve the quality and timeliness of macroeconomic statistics.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9798400277696