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The Picong Party

Tobago House of Assembly

Local Government Allocations & Expenditure

House of AssemblyView Election Results

Latest Allocations: 2026

Budget allocations and expenditure for 2026

Total Allocated
$201,500,000
Total Actual Expenditure
No data available
Population (2011)
60,874

Allocated (2026)

$201,500,000

Actual Expenditure

No data available

Utilization Rate

No data available

Corporation Information

Type:House of Assembly
Land Area:301 km²
Population (2011):60,874
Population Density:202 per km²

Performance Benchmarking

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

Similar Corporation Types

No similar corporation types for comparison

National Averages

Per Capita Allocation
$3,310
This region
$461
National avg
Rank: 1 of 16 regions
Performance vs National Average
This region receives 618% more per capita than national average

Per Capita Analysis

2026 Data

Allocated per capita:$3,310
Actual per capita:No data available
Variance per capita:No data available

Historical Averages

Average allocated per capita:$4,708
Average actual per capita:$7,163
Average utilization rate:143%

Highest Values

Highest allocated per capita:
$6,633
(2016)
Highest actual per capita:
$11,285
(2014)

Lowest Values

Lowest allocated per capita:
$3,285
(2021)
Lowest actual per capita:
$3,778
(2021)

Additional Insights

Years with data:17 years
Population (2011):60,874
2026 vs Average:-30%

Predictive Insights

Trend projections and performance tracking based on historical data patterns

Trend Projections

Allocation Trend
$3,310
Current per capita
$2,830
Projected next year
Trend: -15% per year
Utilization Trend
100%
Current rate
100%
Projected next year
Trend: Stable
Performance Outlook
Mixed or stable trends require continued monitoring

Performance Tracking

Year-over-Year Change
Allocation per capita:-2%
Utilization rate:-33%
vs Historical Average
Allocation per capita:-30%
Utilization rate:-143%
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
$669,435
This region
$256,522
National avg
Rank: 2 of 16 regions
Efficiency Analysis
High cost per km² suggests urban density or special infrastructure needs

Population Density Analysis

Density Category
Rural
202 people/km²
Cost per Person
$3,310
This region
$662
Similar density avg
Resource Allocation Context
This rural region receives significantly more funding per person than similar areas

Year-by-Year Breakdown

YearAllocated (TTD)Actual (TTD)VarianceUtilization Rate
2010$301,000,000$532,859,498$231,859,498177%
2011$308,385,000$609,025,000$300,640,000197%
2012$318,898,000$473,498,000$154,600,000148%
2013$349,950,000$608,012,906$258,062,906174%
2014$363,194,000$686,942,158$323,748,158189%
2015$328,427,000$640,153,196$311,726,196195%
2016$403,800,000$568,401,929$164,601,929141%
2017$288,590,000$414,057,987$125,467,987143%
2018$315,683,000$335,683,000$20,000,000106%
2019$231,630,000$231,630,000$0100%
2020$231,630,000$286,630,000$55,000,000124%
2021$200,000,000$230,000,000$30,000,000115%
2022$264,135,000$264,135,000$0100%
2023$300,000,000$400,000,000$100,000,000133%
2024$260,000,000$260,000,000$0100%
2025$205,000,000No data availableNo data availableNo data available
2026$201,500,000No 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