Capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure in primary in Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands: Capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure in primary was 13.3% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure in primary in Turks and Caicos Islands, 1998–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Turks and Caicos Islands recorded 13.3% for capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure in primary in 2022.
That represents a change of up 161.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure in primary in Turks and Caicos Islands peaked at 38.6% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2018.
Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 19th of 124 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure in primary in Turks and Caicos Islands, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 13.3% | — |
| 1999 | 34.9% | +161.7% |
| 2000 | 34.7% | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 38.6% | +11.5% |
| 2002 | 12.2% | -68.4% |
| 2005 | 14.1% | +15.6% |
| 2015 | 5.1% | -64.0% |
| 2018 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 0.0% | — |
| 2022 | 13.3% | — |
Turks and Caicos Islands compared with similar countries
- Turks and Caicos Islands's 13.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.5%, 1.8× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Turks and Caicos Islands's 13.3% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.4%, 3.9× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24.1% | 13.3% | 34.9% | 2 |
| 2000s | 24.9% | 12.2% | 38.6% | 4 |
| 2010s | 2.5% | 0.0% | 5.1% | 2 |
| 2020s | 6.6% | 0.0% | 13.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Turks and Caicos Islands
More education data for Turks and Caicos Islands
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 4.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0402 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3,004 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,801 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 3,004 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 272 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 5.55 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3,673 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure in primary in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure in primary in Turks and Caicos Islands was 13.3% in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure in primary recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 38.6% in 2001.
- What is the lowest capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure in primary recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2018.
- How does Turks and Caicos Islands rank for capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure in primary?
- Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 19th out of 124 countries with data for 2022.
- Is capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure in primary rising or falling in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 161.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turks and Caicos Islands data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure in primary public institutions (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release