Trinidad and Tobago - Education Spending 1990

Government expenditure on education as % of GDP · World Bank
3.65% −0.55% from 1989 Global rank: 26th

Trinidad and Tobago's education spending was 3.65% in 1990, decreased +0.55% from 4.20% in 1989. This was the 26th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1990
Education Spending by Country - 1990
RankCountryValueYoY
1st Paraguay 1.04% -25.4%
2nd Argentina 1.07% 2.0%
3rd Tanzania 1.47% -4.9%
4th Bangladesh 1.52% 0.4%
5th Niger 2.07% 97.1%
6th Greece 2.07% 1.5%
7th Central African Republic 2.24% -11.9%
8th Malawi 2.25% 3.0%
9th Chile 2.25% -20.3%
10th Brunei Darussalam 2.31% -17.9%
11th Mexico 2.32% 1.9%
12th Sri Lanka 2.41% -12.5%
13th Hong Kong SAR, China 2.47% -3.6%
14th Oman 2.49% -16.3%
15th Pakistan 2.52% 6.5%
16th Gambia, The 2.83% -5.0%
17th Korea 3.04% -0.8%
18th Mauritius 3.13% -9.8%
19th Bermuda 3.14% 3.4%
20th Cameroon 3.29% 24.1%
21st Cyprus 3.34% -1.1%
22nd Burundi 3.36% 0.4%
23rd Portugal 3.57% 2.7%
24th Latvia 3.58% -
25th Spain 3.64% 2.3%
26th Trinidad and Tobago 3.65% -13.0%
27th Iran, Islamic Republic of 3.77% -5.6%
28th Malta 3.83% 6.8%
29th United Kingdom 4.06% -1.7%
30th Iceland 4.26% -
31st Switzerland 4.39% 6.0%
32nd Bulgaria 4.45% 26.2%
33rd Morocco 4.51% -5.2%
34th France 4.56% 1.4%
35th European Union 4.58% -0.1%
36th Ireland 4.60% -2.4%
37th Australia 4.67% -1.5%
38th South Africa 4.70% 5.8%
39th Jamaica 4.78% -7.8%
40th Austria 4.98% -1.2%
41st Israel 5.17% -5.0%
42nd Sweden 5.22% -23.1%
43rd Netherlands 5.22% -4.4%
44th Finland 5.34% 5.2%
45th Hungary 5.43% 7.3%
46th Eswatini 5.48% -3.1%
47th Botswana 5.74% -6.7%
48th Tunisia 5.79% -1.5%
49th Canada 5.97% -1.7%
50th Norway 6.31% 0.2%
51st Tuvalu 6.99% -
52nd Zimbabwe 12.45% 1.4%

FAQ

What was Trinidad and Tobago's education spending in 1990?

Trinidad and Tobago's education spending in 1990 was 3.65%. This ranked 26th globally.

How did Trinidad and Tobago's education spending change in 1990?

Trinidad and Tobago's education spending decreased by 13.0% in 1990 compared to 1989.

Which country had the highest education spending in 1990?

Zimbabwe had the highest education spending in 1990 at 12.45%.

What is the education spending of Trinidad and Tobago in 1990?

The education spending of Trinidad and Tobago in 1990 was 3.65%. This ranked 26th globally.

How does 1990 compare to 1989 for Trinidad and Tobago's education spending?

Trinidad and Tobago's education spending went from 4.20% in 1989 to 3.65% in 1990, a 13.0% decrease.

HistorySaid - pattern alert

Trinidad and Tobago matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 1990. Historically: 386 occurrences, 278 successful (72%). Outcome 24 months later: 6.4%. View full analysis →