Trinidad and Tobago Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Trinidad and Tobago's tertiary enrollment was 11.83% in 2004, ranked 87th globally. This represents a 35.9% increase from 2003. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2004.
Overview
Trinidad and Tobago's tertiary enrollment stood at 11.83% in 2004, a rise of +3.13pp from 2003. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 87th globally.
Trinidad and Tobago’s tertiary enrollment rose steadily over the 28‑year span from 1971 to 2004, climbing from a low of 2.25 % in the earliest year to an all‑time peak of 11.83 % in 2004, which placed the country 87th in global rankings. This gradual expansion reflects sustained investment in higher education, yet the enrollment rate remains modest compared with regional peers such as St. Lucia, where 13.34 % of the relevant age cohort were enrolled in tertiary studies at the same reference point. The upward trajectory also parallels improvements observed in other developing economies, for example India’s 11.39 % and Uzbekistan’s 13.85 % rates, suggesting that policy reforms and increased financing can lift participation levels. While the historic rise indicates progress, maintaining the momentum will require continued emphasis on affordability, quality assurance, and alignment with labour‑market demands; otherwise the forward path may flatten or reverse.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 11.83% | +3.13pp | #87 |
| 2003 | 8.70% | +0.12pp | #94 |
| 2002 | 8.59% | +2.33pp | #94 |
| 2001 | 6.25% | +0.50pp | #88 |
| 2000 | 5.76% | −0.05pp | #80 |
| 1999 | 5.81% | −1.41pp | #45 |
| 1993 | 7.22% | +0.49pp | #26 |
| 1992 | 6.72% | +0.15pp | #29 |
| 1991 | 6.57% | −0.01pp | #31 |
| 1989 | 6.58% | +0.85pp | #28 |
| 1988 | 5.74% | −0.08pp | #27 |
| 1987 | 5.82% | +0.17pp | #28 |
| 1986 | 5.65% | +0.98pp | #31 |
| 1985 | 4.67% | +0.75pp | #30 |
| 1984 | 3.92% | −0.06pp | #32 |
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 tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Trinidad and Tobago's tertiary enrollment was 11.83% in 2004. Ranked 87th globally. This represents a 35.9% increase from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's tertiary enrollment peaked at 11.83% in 2004.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Trinidad and Tobago was 2.25% in 1971.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 87th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2004.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The tertiary enrollment of Trinidad and Tobago in 2004 was 11.83%. This ranks 87th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Trinidad and Tobago Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}