Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ was 45.41 millions in 2009. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2009)
45.41 millions
Change on year
up 77.5%
World rank
82nd
of 158 countries
All-time high
75.42 millions
in 2007
All-time low
0 millions
in 1980
Years of data
14
1980–2009

Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Trinidad and Tobago, 1980–2009

0204060801980199420091980: 0 millions1982: 0 millions1983: 0.013 millions1984: 0.025 millions1985: 0.02 millions1989: 0.096 millions1990: 0.146 millions2000: 14 millions2001: 1.8 millions2002: 1.4 millions2003: 2.3 millions2007: 75.4 millions2008: 25.6 millions2009: 45.4 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

In 2009, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Trinidad and Tobago stood at 45.41 millions.

The figure is up 77.5% on the previous year and up 224.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 75.42 millions in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1980.

Trinidad and Tobago ranks 82nd of 158 countries on this measure, 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, US$ in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions) in Trinidad and Tobago, 1980 to 2009.
Year millions Change
1980 0 millions
1982 0 millions
1983 0.0125 millions
1984 0.025 millions +100.0%
1985 0.0204 millions -18.4%
1989 0.0965 millions +372.7%
1990 0.1464 millions +51.7%
2000 14 millions +9466.9%
2001 1.85 millions -86.8%
2002 1.45 millions -21.6%
2003 2.29 millions +58.3%
2007 75.42 millions +3192.3%
2008 25.59 millions -66.1%
2009 45.41 millions +77.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 0.0257 millions 0 millions 0.0965 millions 6
1990s 0.1464 millions 0.1464 millions 0.1464 millions 1
2000s 23.71 millions 1.45 millions 75.42 millions 7

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  3. 81 Ethiopia 50.81 millions compare
  4. 83 Georgia 45.13 millions compare
  5. 84 Malta 44.75 millions compare
  6. 85 Armenia 37.44 millions compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Trinidad and Tobago?
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Trinidad and Tobago was 45.41 millions in 2009, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
The highest recorded value was 75.42 millions in 2007.
What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, 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, us$?
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 82nd out of 158 countries with data for 2009.
Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
Over the last ten years it is up 224.3%. 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, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
158 places, 3,075 data points, 1970–2019
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on pre-primary education (current, capital, and transfers) in millions US$ (nominal value). It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. Total government expenditure for a given level of education (e.g. primary, secondary, or all levels combined) in national currency is converted to US$. Limitations: In some instances data on total government expenditure on education refers only to the Ministry of Education, excluding other ministries which may also spend a part of their budget on educational activities. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/