T&T’s social sector remained a stabilising force in FY 2025, with approximately TT$21.99 billion (about 33% of total expenditure) channelled to key Social Sector Ministries (SSMs) and the THA to protect the vulnerable, build human capital, and sustain community resilience. Over the 2021 to 2025 period, allocations averaged approximately 35% of the national budget, rising from 32% in FY 2022 to 37% in FY 2023, 38% in FY 2024, before easing to 33% in FY 2025, signalling consistent prioritisation despite tighter fiscal space.

FY 2025 unfolded amid fiscal headwinds and social pressures common across the Caribbean. Even so, the social sector continued to anchor equity, access, and resilience, consistent with the role described in prior SSIPs. The GoRTT budgeted TT$54.224 billion in revenue and TT$59.741 billion in expenditure (deficit TT$5.517 billion; 2.91% of GDP). Within this envelope, SSM’s expenditure solely focused on education, health, social protection, community development, housing, and youth, anchoring inclusive growth and social stability.