Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions was 50.9% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
50.9%
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
154th
of 200 countries
All-time high
53.9%
in 2009
All-time low
50.9%
in 2021
Years of data
14
2000–2023
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Trinidad and Tobago, 2000–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Trinidad and Tobago stood at 50.9%.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 53.9% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 50.9%, in 2021.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 154th of 200 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 52.7% | — |
| 2001 | 53.2% | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 50.9% | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 53.2% | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 53.2% | -0.0% |
| 2007 | 53.5% | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 53.8% | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 53.9% | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 53.9% | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 50.9% | -5.6% |
| 2020 | 50.9% | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 50.9% | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 51.0% | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 50.9% | -0.2% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 50.9% is below the median for high income countries, which is 51.3%, 99% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 50.9% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 51.4%, 99% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 53.1% | 50.9% | 53.9% | 8 |
| 2010s | 52.4% | 50.9% | 53.9% | 2 |
| 2020s | 50.9% | 50.9% | 51.0% | 4 |
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 percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Trinidad and Tobago was 50.9% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 53.9% in 2009.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.9% in 2021.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 154th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- 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 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