Number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official was 11,773 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official in Trinidad and Tobago, 2000–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2023, number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official in Trinidad and Tobago stood at 11,773.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and up 267.6% over five years.
Over the whole period, number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 12,407 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1,886, in 2005.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 14th of 35 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.
Number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8,343 | — |
| 2001 | 7,965 | -4.5% |
| 2004 | 2,110 | -73.5% |
| 2005 | 1,886 | -10.6% |
| 2007 | 2,427 | +28.7% |
| 2019 | 3,203 | +32.0% |
| 2020 | 3,442 | +7.5% |
| 2021 | 12,407 | +260.5% |
| 2022 | 11,837 | -4.6% |
| 2023 | 11,773 | -0.5% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 11,773 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3,730, 3.2× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 11,773 is above the median for high income countries, which is 943, 12.5× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,546 | 1,886 | 8,343 | 5 |
| 2010s | 3,203 | 3,203 | 3,203 | 1 |
| 2020s | 9,865 | 3,442 | 12,407 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official in Trinidad and Tobago was 11,773 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 12,407 in 2021.
- What is the lowest number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,886 in 2005.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 14th out of 35 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Number of out-of-school children one year younger than the official entry age to primary education (UNESCO). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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