Contributions to GDP by key productive sectors (2019)
T&T benefits from being among the region's largest economies, with a well-developed hydrocarbon sector that provides energy to much of South America and beyond. In 2020, its energy sector accounted for more than 73% of total exports and 24% of government revenue.
| Industry | % |
| Manufacturing | 19.2 |
| Trade and Repairs | 18.4 |
| Mining and Quarrying | 18.3 |
| Public Administration | 7.9 |
| Financial and Insurance Activities | 7.2 |
| Construction | 5.3 |
| Electricity and Gas | 3.5 |
| Transport and Storage | 3.4 |
| Information and Communication | 2.6 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 2.5 |
| Education | 2.5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
|
Professional, scientific and technical; Accommodation and food services; Water supply and Sewerage; Human health and social work; Other service activities; Arts, entertainment and recreation; Domestic services
| 5.6 |
|
Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing | 0.8 |
Source: www.cso.gov.tt