Staff movement and duty of careElevated
Foreign governments advise a high degree of caution, with some regional warnings.
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Trinidad and Tobago political and security risk assessment
Trinidad and Tobago carries a guarded level of political and security risk for business. It scores 33 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 2 of 5), up 1 on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Trinidad and Tobago
What is the political and security risk in Trinidad and Tobago right now?
Trinidad and Tobago carries a guarded level of political and security risk for business. It scores 33 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 2 of 5), up 1 on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
Week on week the picture is little changed. The main standing risks are foreign government warnings.
On the economic side, real GDP contracted 0.8% in 2025 with inflation at 1%.
What are the main risks of operating in Trinidad and Tobago?
Protest and civil unrestElevated
Protests are persistent but usually manageable with planning.
Armed conflict and political violenceElevated
Armed violence is reported regularly in some areas.
What has changed recently in Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago moved up 1 this week and rose 1 point over the last 12 weeks, from 32 to 33.
- Protest and riot reporting up week on week
What happens next? Outlook for the next 1 to 3 months
We assess it is highly likely that Trinidad and Tobago stays in the Guarded band through the end of December.
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Likelihood ranges are editorial judgments, not advice.
What does it mean for shipping, supply chains and operations?
Fuels make up 33% of goods exports (2025 data), so security events can move energy supply and prices.
Operating conditions are generally normal, with localized risks to plan around.
Key facts
GDPUS$25.9 billionLatest data, 2025
Real GDP growth-0.8%Latest data, 2025
Inflation1%Latest data, 2025
Fuel exports33% of goods exportsLatest data, 2025
Population1.4 millionLatest data, 2025
How has the Trinidad and Tobago threat score moved?
Frequently asked questions
What is the political and security risk in Trinidad and Tobago for business?
Trinidad and Tobago carries a guarded level of political and security risk for business. It scores 33 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 2 of 5), up 1 on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
What are the main geopolitical risks of operating in Trinidad and Tobago?
The main risk drivers are staff movement and duty of care (elevated); protest and civil unrest (elevated); armed conflict and political violence (elevated). Foreign governments advise a high degree of caution, with some regional warnings.
What is the outlook for Trinidad and Tobago?
We assess it is highly likely (80 to 90%) that Trinidad and Tobago stays in the Guarded band through the end of December.
How often is the Trinidad and Tobago risk assessment updated?
The Trinidad and Tobago threat score is updated weekly on the Zed Three World Threat Map, and this assessment is reviewed monthly. It was last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Published by Zed Three, a private, independent risk intelligence company. Assessment last updated Nov 2, 2026. Threat score updated weekly, last on Nov 2, 2026. General analysis for informational purposes, not security, legal or investment advice.
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