Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes was 22,384 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago stood at 22,384. That is the highest value across all 29 years on record.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 22,384 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2,375, in 1971.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 145th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2,375 | — |
| 1972 | 2,600 | +9.5% |
| 1973 | 2,706 | +4.1% |
| 1974 | 2,829 | +4.5% |
| 1975 | 2,962 | +4.7% |
| 1976 | 4,940 | +66.8% |
| 1977 | 5,111 | +3.5% |
| 1978 | 5,208 | +1.9% |
| 1979 | 5,091 | -2.2% |
| 1980 | 5,637 | +10.7% |
| 1981 | 5,649 | +0.2% |
| 1982 | 5,754 | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 5,202 | -9.6% |
| 1984 | 4,955 | -4.7% |
| 1985 | 5,653 | +14.1% |
| 1986 | 6,582 | +16.4% |
| 1987 | 6,546 | -0.5% |
| 1988 | 6,303 | -3.7% |
| 1989 | 7,161 | +13.6% |
| 1991 | 7,249 | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 7,513 | +3.6% |
| 1993 | 8,170 | +8.7% |
| 1999 | 7,572 | -7.3% |
| 2000 | 7,737 | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 8,614 | +11.3% |
| 2002 | 12,036 | +39.7% |
| 2003 | 12,316 | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 16,751 | +36.0% |
| 2024 | 22,384 | +33.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,758 | 2,375 | 5,208 | 9 |
| 1980s | 5,944 | 4,955 | 7,161 | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,626 | 7,249 | 8,170 | 4 |
| 2000s | 11,491 | 7,737 | 16,751 | 5 |
| 2020s | 22,384 | 22,384 | 22,384 | 1 |
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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago was 22,384 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 22,384 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,375 in 1971.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 145th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release