Trinidad and Tobago Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Trinidad and Tobago's primary enrollment was 99.58% in 2025, ranked 98th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Trinidad and Tobago's primary enrollment stood at 99.58% in 2025, a rise of +0.39pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 99.58% by 2025. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 98th globally.
Trinidad and Tobago’s primary‑school enrollment rate has remained near universal, standing at 99.58 % in 2025, which places the nation 98th in the world and just below Chile’s 99.65 % and Colombia’s 99.59 % among its closest peers. The indicator’s 41‑year series shows a dramatic rise from 112.18 % in 1971 to a historic peak of 113.20 % in 1972, reflecting the over‑age enrollment that was common in the early post‑independence era. The subsequent decline to a low of 91.24 % in 1986 coincided with fiscal tightening and reduced public spending on education, after which the rate recovered steadily to its current level. The sustained high enrollment suggests that policy measures such as compulsory schooling laws and continued investment in school infrastructure have been effective. Maintaining this trajectory will depend on preserving fiscal capacity and addressing demographic shifts that could otherwise depress future enrollment percentages.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 99.57% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 99.58% | - | - |
| 2025 | 99.58% | +0.39pp | #98 |
| 2023 | 99.19% | −2.28pp | #84 |
| 2010 | 101.47% | +0.88pp | #90 |
| 2009 | 100.59% | +0.95pp | #110 |
| 2008 | 99.64% | +1.83pp | #120 |
| 2007 | 97.80% | +4.42pp | #134 |
| 2005 | 93.39% | −2.80pp | #153 |
| 2004 | 96.19% | +0.44pp | #137 |
| 2003 | 95.74% | +3.01pp | #131 |
| 2002 | 92.73% | −5.25pp | #139 |
| 2001 | 97.98% | −4.01pp | #117 |
| 2000 | 101.99% | +2.05pp | #78 |
| 1999 | 99.94% | +2.04pp | #48 |
| 1998 | 97.90% | +1.35pp | #41 |
| 1997 | 96.55% | +0.82pp | #44 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Trinidad and Tobago's primary enrollment was 99.58% in 2025. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's primary enrollment peaked at 113.20% in 1972.
The lowest primary enrollment in Trinidad and Tobago was 91.24% in 1986.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 98th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Trinidad and Tobago's primary enrollment is projected to reach 99.58% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was 99.58%. This ranks 98th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_primary-enrollment,
title = {Trinidad and Tobago Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}