Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public was 50.5% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public in Trinidad and Tobago, 2003–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public in Trinidad and Tobago is 50.5%, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and up 0.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 50.7% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 50.3%, in 2019.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 122nd of 176 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 50.7% | — |
| 2019 | 50.3% | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 50.4% | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 50.4% | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 50.7% | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 50.5% | -0.4% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 50.5% is below the median for high income countries, which is 51.6%, 98% of the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 50.5% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 50.7%, 100% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 50.7% | 50.7% | 50.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 50.3% | 50.3% | 50.3% | 1 |
| 2020s | 50.5% | 50.4% | 50.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
- 119 Dominican Republic 50.5% compare
- 120 Guatemala 50.5% compare
- 121 Cape Verde 50.5% compare
- 123 San Marino 50.5% compare
- 124 Morocco 50.4% compare
- 125 Seychelles 50.4% 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 percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public in Trinidad and Tobago was 50.5% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 50.7% in 2022.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.3% in 2019.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 122nd out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public institutions, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release