Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 126,491 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Trinidad and Tobago, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago recorded 126,491 for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 46 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1.9% on the previous year and down 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 225,689 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 126,491, in 2024.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 148th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 46 years of available data.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 225,689 | — |
| 1972 | 225,134 | -0.2% |
| 1973 | 220,363 | -2.1% |
| 1974 | 211,979 | -3.8% |
| 1975 | 202,943 | -4.3% |
| 1976 | 199,033 | -1.9% |
| 1977 | 190,155 | -4.5% |
| 1978 | 181,863 | -4.4% |
| 1979 | 171,635 | -5.6% |
| 1980 | 166,763 | -2.8% |
| 1981 | 167,039 | +0.2% |
| 1982 | 167,950 | +0.5% |
| 1983 | 169,853 | +1.1% |
| 1984 | 166,739 | -1.8% |
| 1985 | 168,790 | +1.2% |
| 1986 | 168,308 | -0.3% |
| 1987 | 176,544 | +4.9% |
| 1988 | 182,764 | +3.5% |
| 1989 | 186,189 | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 189,623 | +1.8% |
| 1991 | 193,992 | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 196,333 | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 197,030 | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 195,013 | -1.0% |
| 1995 | 191,636 | -1.7% |
| 1996 | 186,000 | -2.9% |
| 1997 | 181,030 | -2.7% |
| 1998 | 176,204 | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 172,204 | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 168,532 | -2.1% |
| 2001 | 155,366 | -7.8% |
| 2002 | 141,427 | -9.0% |
| 2003 | 141,036 | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 137,313 | -2.6% |
| 2005 | 129,703 | -5.5% |
| 2006 | 129,972 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 130,242 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 130,880 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 130,914 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 131,350 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 133,460 | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 136,530 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 130,038 | -4.8% |
| 2022 | 129,688 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 128,993 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 126,491 | -1.9% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 126,491 is below the median for high income countries, which is 236,668, 53% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 126,491 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 287,527, 44% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 203,199 | 171,635 | 225,689 | 9 |
| 1980s | 172,094 | 166,739 | 186,189 | 10 |
| 1990s | 187,906 | 172,204 | 197,030 | 10 |
| 2000s | 139,538 | 129,703 | 168,532 | 10 |
| 2010s | 132,405 | 131,350 | 133,460 | 2 |
| 2020s | 130,348 | 126,491 | 136,530 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
More education data for Trinidad and Tobago
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7,950 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 8,036 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 12,546 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 12,926 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 91,195 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 126,491 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.94 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0924 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Trinidad and Tobago was 126,491 in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 225,689 in 1971.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 126,491 in 2024.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 148th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) with 607 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) with 607 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.