Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ was 10.89 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ in Trinidad and Tobago, 1990–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Trinidad and Tobago is 10.89 millions, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 54.3% on the previous year and down 90.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 175.59 millions in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.477 millions, in 1990.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 111th of 146 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 pre-primary education, constant PPP$ in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0.477 millions | — |
| 2000 | 49.45 millions | +10267.9% |
| 2001 | 6.28 millions | -87.3% |
| 2002 | 5.2 millions | -17.1% |
| 2003 | 7.51 millions | +44.4% |
| 2007 | 175.59 millions | +2238.5% |
| 2008 | 47.83 millions | -72.8% |
| 2009 | 117.98 millions | +146.7% |
| 2020 | 24.01 millions | -79.7% |
| 2021 | 5 millions | -79.2% |
| 2022 | 7.06 millions | +41.1% |
| 2023 | 10.89 millions | +54.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.477 millions | 0.477 millions | 0.477 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 58.55 millions | 5.2 millions | 175.59 millions | 7 |
| 2020s | 11.74 millions | 5 millions | 24.01 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
- 108 Namibia 11.7 millions compare
- 109 Seychelles 11.35 millions compare
- 110 Burkina Faso 11.09 millions compare
- 112 Zambia 10.51 millions compare
- 113 Eswatini 9.12 millions compare
- 114 Mauritania 8.89 millions compare
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 government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Trinidad and Tobago was 10.89 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 175.59 millions in 2007.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.477 millions in 1990.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 111th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release