Government expenditure on education, total in Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands: Government expenditure on education, total was 9.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, total in Turks and Caicos Islands, 1981–2025
Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Measured in % of government expenditure.
Analysis
Turks and Caicos Islands recorded 9.8% for government expenditure on education, total in 2025.
The figure is down 8.6% on the previous year and down 30.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, total in Turks and Caicos Islands peaked at 14.2% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1981.
Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 154th of 193 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, total in Turks and Caicos Islands, year by year
| Year | % of government expenditure | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 0.0% | — |
| 1998 | 0.0% | — |
| 1999 | 0.0% | — |
| 2000 | 0.0% | — |
| 2001 | 0.0% | — |
| 2002 | 0.0% | — |
| 2003 | 0.0% | — |
| 2005 | 0.0% | — |
| 2011 | 11.7% | — |
| 2012 | 11.6% | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 12.2% | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 11.8% | -3.6% |
| 2015 | 14.2% | +20.2% |
| 2016 | 13.2% | -7.2% |
| 2017 | 11.0% | -16.3% |
| 2018 | 11.9% | +8.2% |
| 2019 | 9.6% | -19.5% |
| 2020 | 10.8% | +12.6% |
| 2021 | 11.2% | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 11.9% | +5.6% |
| 2023 | 9.3% | -21.5% |
| 2024 | 10.7% | +15.2% |
| 2025 | 9.8% | -8.6% |
Turks and Caicos Islands compared with similar countries
- Turks and Caicos Islands's 9.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 11.8%, 83% of the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Turks and Caicos Islands's 9.8% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 13.4%, 73% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 2010s | 11.9% | 9.6% | 14.2% | 9 |
| 2020s | 10.6% | 9.3% | 11.9% | 6 |
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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 government expenditure on education, total in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Government expenditure on education, total in Turks and Caicos Islands was 9.8% in 2025, according to Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, total recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 14.2% in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, total recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1981.
- How does Turks and Caicos Islands rank for government expenditure on education, total?
- Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 154th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is government expenditure on education, total rising or falling in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turks and Caicos Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Government expenditure on education, total (% of government expenditure). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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General government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) is expressed as a percentage of total general government expenditure on all sectors (including health, education, social services, etc.). It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. General government usually refers to local, regional and central governments.