The Picong Party

Local Government Allocations

Analysis of budget allocations and actual expenditure for Local Government Corporations in Trinidad & Tobago

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

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

Latest Allocations: 2026

Local Government Budget Allocations and Expenditure for 2026

Total Allocated
$473,133,000

Regional Extremes

Highest Allocation (Excluding THA)
$38,160,000
Highest Per Capita (Excluding THA)
$529
Lowest Allocation
$4,100,000
Lowest Per Capita
$80

Budget Efficiency Trends

Analysis of budget utilization patterns and performance trends across regions

Most Efficient

143%
Average utilization rate

Most Consistent

85%
Consistency score

Improving

4
Regions with improving trends

Declining

7
Regions with declining trends

Population Density vs Allocation Analysis

Comparing budget allocations against population density to identify urban vs rural funding patterns

Urban vs Rural Funding

Urban Areas
4 regions, 203,034 people
$326
per capita
Rural Areas
11 regions, 1,124,985 people
$362
per capita
Urban vs Rural Ratio
0.9:1
Rural areas receive more per capita

Density vs Allocation Rankings

1
3,090 people/km²
$111
per capita
2
2,801 people/km²
$167
per capita
3
2,570 people/km²
$380
per capita
4
1,416 people/km²
$455
per capita
5
817 people/km²
$108
per capita

Economic Impact Analysis

Analysis of cumulative budget allocations, actual spending, and economic impact of budget underutilization

Cumulative Analysis (2010-2026)

Total Allocated
$8,877,249,000
Cumulative since 2010
Total Spent
$9,088,951,579
Cumulative actual expenditure
Unused Budget
$896,589,754
Potential economic impact
Overall Utilization
102%
Cumulative efficiency rate

Top Underutilizers

1
61% utilized
$124,876,674
unused
2
51% utilized
$121,343,642
unused
3
63% utilized
$120,229,361
unused
4
$109,023,419
unused
$106,552,856
unused

Economic Impact Insights

Average Unused per Person
$675
Potential economic stimulus per citizen
Low Utilization Regions
13
Regions below 70% utilization
Economic Opportunity
Over $897M in unused budget represents significant economic opportunity

Budget Volatility Analysis

Analysis of budget stability and volatility patterns across regions to identify planning challenges

Volatility Insights

Average Volatility
26%
Year-over-year budget change
Stability Distribution
0
Stable
1
High Volatility
Largest Single-Year Change
143%
Planning Implications
High volatility suggests budget planning challenges across many regions

Efficiency Scorecard

Overall efficiency ratings based on multi-factor analysis of budget utilization, consistency, and trends

Top Performers

1
143% utilization
A
100
2
75% utilization
B
78
3
76% utilization
B
74
4
78% utilization
B
73
5
77% utilization
B
73

Areas for Improvement

1
75% utilization
C
61
C
64
4
60% utilization
C
67
5
73% utilization
C
67

Score Distribution

Average Score
72
Out of 100
Grade A
1 (7%)
Grade B
8 (53%)
Grade C
6 (40%)
Grade D
0 (0%)
Grade F
0 (0%)
Scoring Methodology
• Utilization Rate: 50%
• Consistency: 30%
• Trend: 20%

Browse All Regions

Select a region to view detailed allocation and expenditure data for that Local Government Corporation.

Latest Allocated (2026)$4,100,000
Latest Actual$0
Utilization Rate0%
Data from 17 years2010 - 2026
Per capita
$111
Latest Allocated (2026)$18,550,000
Latest Actual$0
Utilization Rate0%
Data from 17 years2010 - 2026
Per capita
$380
Latest Allocated (2026)$5,600,000
Latest Actual$0
Utilization Rate0%
Data from 17 years2010 - 2026
Per capita
$167
Latest Allocated (2026)$37,960,000
Latest Actual$0
Utilization Rate0%
Data from 17 years2010 - 2026
Per capita
$455
Latest Allocated (2026)$11,100,000
Latest Actual$0
Utilization Rate0%
Data from 17 years2010 - 2026
Per capita
$108
Latest Allocated (2026)$5,550,000
Latest Actual$0
Utilization Rate0%
Data from 17 years2010 - 2026
Per capita
$274
Latest Allocated (2026)$21,050,000
Latest Actual$0
Utilization Rate0%
Data from 17 years2010 - 2026
Per capita
$242
Latest Allocated (2026)$19,000,000
Latest Actual$0
Utilization Rate0%
Data from 17 years2010 - 2026
Per capita
$106
Latest Allocated (2026)$18,850,000
Latest Actual$0
Utilization Rate0%
Data from 17 years2010 - 2026
Per capita
$529
Latest Allocated (2026)$38,160,000
Latest Actual$0
Utilization Rate0%
Data from 17 years2010 - 2026
Per capita
$427
Latest Allocated (2026)$37,443,000
Latest Actual$0
Utilization Rate0%
Data from 17 years2010 - 2026
Per capita
$366
Latest Allocated (2026)$19,000,000
Latest Actual$0
Utilization Rate0%
Data from 17 years2010 - 2026
Per capita
$121
Latest Allocated (2026)$18,000,000
Latest Actual$0
Utilization Rate0%
Data from 17 years2010 - 2026
Per capita
$238
Latest Allocated (2026)$17,270,000
Latest Actual$0
Utilization Rate0%
Data from 17 years2010 - 2026
Per capita
$80
Latest Allocated (2026)$201,500,000
Latest Actual$0
Utilization Rate0%
Data from 17 years2010 - 2026
Per capita
$3,310

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

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

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