Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ was 5.86 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ in Trinidad and Tobago, 1980–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago recorded 5.86 millions for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ 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 us$ in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 94.54 millions in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1980.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 114th out of 156 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 millions | — |
| 1982 | 0 millions | — |
| 1983 | 0.0177 millions | — |
| 1984 | 0.0335 millions | +88.6% |
| 1985 | 0.0276 millions | -17.7% |
| 1989 | 0.1955 millions | +609.3% |
| 1990 | 0.2568 millions | +31.4% |
| 2000 | 26.62 millions | +10267.7% |
| 2001 | 3.38 millions | -87.3% |
| 2002 | 2.8 millions | -17.1% |
| 2003 | 4.04 millions | +44.4% |
| 2007 | 94.54 millions | +2238.5% |
| 2008 | 25.75 millions | -72.8% |
| 2009 | 63.52 millions | +146.7% |
| 2020 | 12.93 millions | -79.7% |
| 2021 | 2.69 millions | -79.2% |
| 2022 | 3.8 millions | +41.1% |
| 2023 | 5.86 millions | +54.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0457 millions | 0 millions | 0.1955 millions | 6 |
| 1990s | 0.2568 millions | 0.2568 millions | 0.2568 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 31.52 millions | 2.8 millions | 94.54 millions | 7 |
| 2020s | 6.32 millions | 2.69 millions | 12.93 millions | 4 |
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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 us$ in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Trinidad and Tobago was 5.86 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 94.54 millions in 2007.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1980.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 114th out of 156 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ 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 US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release