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Penal/Debe Regional Corporation
Local Government Allocations & Expenditure
Regional CorporationView Election Results
Latest Allocations: 2026
Budget allocations and expenditure for 2026
Total Allocated
$38,160,000
Total Actual Expenditure
No data available
Population (2011)
89,392
Allocated (2026)
$38,160,000
Actual Expenditure
No data available
Utilization Rate
No data available
Corporation Information
Type:Regional Corporation
Land Area:246 km²
Population (2011):89,392
Population Density:363 per km²
Performance Benchmarking
Compare this region's performance against similar corporation types and national averages
Similar Corporation Types
Per Capita Allocation
$427
This region
$240
Similar types avg
Rank: 2 of 7 Regional Corporations
Performance vs Similar Types
This region receives 78% more per capita than similar types
National Averages
Per Capita Allocation
$427
This region
$461
National avg
Rank: 4 of 16 regions
Performance vs National Average
This region receives 7% less per capita than national average
Per Capita Analysis
2026 Data
Allocated per capita:$427
Actual per capita:No data available
Variance per capita:No data available
Historical Averages
Average allocated per capita:$192
Average actual per capita:$136
Average utilization rate:78%
Highest Values
Highest allocated per capita:
$427
(2026)
Highest actual per capita:
$257
(2014)
Lowest Values
Lowest allocated per capita:
$105
(2010)
Lowest actual per capita:
$28
(2024)
Additional Insights
Years with data:17 years
Population (2011):89,392
2026 vs Average:+123%
Predictive Insights
Trend projections and performance tracking based on historical data patterns
Trend Projections
Allocation Trend
$427
Current per capita
$521
Projected next year
Trend: +22% per year
Utilization Trend
12%
Current rate
0%
Projected next year
Trend: -38% per year
Performance Outlook
Increasing allocations but declining utilization may indicate capacity challenges
Performance Tracking
Year-over-Year Change
Allocation per capita:+123%
Utilization rate:-69%
vs Historical Average
Allocation per capita:+123%
Utilization rate:-78%
Performance Status
Above average allocation but below average utilization - efficiency opportunity
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
$155,122
This region
$256,522
National avg
Rank: 7 of 16 regions
Efficiency Analysis
Cost per km² is within normal range
Population Density Analysis
Density Category
Rural
363 people/km²
Cost per Person
$427
This region
$662
Similar density avg
Resource Allocation Context
This rural region receives less funding per person than similar areas
Year-by-Year Breakdown
| Year | Allocated (TTD) | Actual (TTD) | Variance | Utilization Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $9,400,000 | $7,890,413 | -$1,509,587 | 84% |
| 2011 | $12,100,000 | $10,583,790 | -$1,516,210 | 87% |
| 2012 | $16,200,000 | $15,921,889 | -$278,111 | 98% |
| 2013 | $16,400,000 | $16,370,930 | -$29,070 | 100% |
| 2014 | $23,000,000 | $22,998,522 | -$1,478 | 100% |
| 2015 | $19,900,000 | $15,550,000 | -$4,350,000 | 78% |
| 2016 | $11,650,000 | $9,040,967 | -$2,609,033 | 78% |
| 2017 | $12,300,000 | $9,580,851 | -$2,719,149 | 78% |
| 2018 | $12,200,000 | $10,614,309 | -$1,585,691 | 87% |
| 2019 | $13,900,000 | $8,510,630 | -$5,389,370 | 61% |
| 2020 | $17,700,000 | $12,232,733 | -$5,467,267 | 69% |
| 2021 | $12,600,000 | $9,320,871 | -$3,279,129 | 74% |
| 2022 | $14,120,000 | $12,426,016 | -$1,693,984 | 88% |
| 2023 | $23,220,000 | $18,715,348 | -$4,504,652 | 81% |
| 2024 | $21,250,000 | $2,469,312 | -$18,780,688 | 12% |
| 2025 | $17,150,000 | No data available | No data available | No data available |
| 2026 | $38,160,000 | No data available | No data available | No 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