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The Picong Party

Arima Borough Corporation

Local Government Allocations & Expenditure

Latest Allocations: 2026

Budget allocations and expenditure for 2026

Total Allocated
$5,600,000
Total Actual Expenditure
No data available
Population (2011)
33,606

Allocated (2026)

$5,600,000

Actual Expenditure

No data available

Utilization Rate

No data available

Corporation Information

Type:Borough
Land Area:12 km²
Population (2011):33,606
Population Density:2,801 per km²

Performance Benchmarking

Compare this region's performance against similar corporation types and national averages

Similar Corporation Types

Per Capita Allocation
$167
This region
$270
Similar types avg
Rank: 4 of 5 Boroughs
Performance vs Similar Types
This region receives 38% less per capita than similar types

National Averages

Per Capita Allocation
$167
This region
$461
National avg
Rank: 10 of 16 regions
Performance vs National Average
This region receives 64% less per capita than national average

Per Capita Analysis

2026 Data

Allocated per capita:$167
Actual per capita:No data available
Variance per capita:No data available

Historical Averages

Average allocated per capita:$431
Average actual per capita:$248
Average utilization rate:60%

Highest Values

Highest allocated per capita:
$830
(2023)
Highest actual per capita:
$350
(2014)

Lowest Values

Lowest allocated per capita:
$167
(2026)
Lowest actual per capita:
$147
(2020)

Additional Insights

Years with data:17 years
Population (2011):33,606
2026 vs Average:-61%

Predictive Insights

Trend projections and performance tracking based on historical data patterns

Trend Projections

Allocation Trend
$167
Current per capita
-$54
Projected next year
Trend: -132% per year
Utilization Trend
32%
Current rate
16%
Projected next year
Trend: -16% per year
Performance Outlook
Mixed or stable trends require continued monitoring

Performance Tracking

Year-over-Year Change
Allocation per capita:-69%
Utilization rate:-6%
vs Historical Average
Allocation per capita:-61%
Utilization rate:-60%
Performance Status
Below average performance in both metrics - improvement needed

Historical Trends

Resource Allocation Efficiency

Analysis of cost per square kilometer and resource allocation relative to land area and population density

Cost per Square Kilometer

Allocated per km²
$466,667
This region
$256,522
National avg
Rank: 4 of 16 regions
Efficiency Analysis
High cost per km² suggests urban density or special infrastructure needs

Population Density Analysis

Density Category
Urban
2,801 people/km²
Cost per Person
$167
This region
$278
Similar density avg
Resource Allocation Context
This urban region receives less funding per person than similar areas

Year-by-Year Breakdown

YearAllocated (TTD)Actual (TTD)VarianceUtilization Rate
2010$8,600,000$5,230,272-$3,369,72861%
2011$7,800,000$6,928,778-$871,22289%
2012$11,100,000$10,558,546-$541,45495%
2013$11,500,000$9,024,817-$2,475,18378%
2014$17,400,000$11,778,042-$5,621,95868%
2015$16,100,000$10,681,332-$5,418,66866%
2016$12,800,000$9,782,820-$3,017,18076%
2017$13,200,000$9,198,931-$4,001,06970%
2018$12,700,000$7,358,756-$5,341,24458%
2019$16,300,000$5,403,287-$10,896,71333%
2020$17,000,000$4,941,217-$12,058,78329%
2021$14,000,000$7,088,770-$6,911,23051%
2022$15,700,000$9,973,508-$5,726,49264%
2023$27,900,000$10,542,295-$17,357,70538%
2024$20,400,000$6,514,987-$13,885,01332%
2025$18,250,000No data availableNo data availableNo data available
2026$5,600,000No data availableNo data availableNo data available

Data source: Ministry of Finance - Local Government Allocations and Actual Expenditure Reports

Data collated by K. Mike, sourced from finance.gov.tt/publications/national-budget/estimates/

Population data from 2011 Census - Trinidad and Tobago Central Statistical Office