Arima’s borough profile turns up a striking mix of signals even at a glance, from a population density of 2,761 people per square kilometer and 100% urban living to a net migration rate of minus 0.5% per year. With 33,539 residents recorded in the 2011 census and an average household size of 3.7, the age structure and workforce patterns help explain how the borough functions day to day. Let’s connect the demographic shifts, income and employment slices, and the pressure points behind services and infrastructure.
Key Takeaways
- Arima Borough had a total population of 33,539 residents according to the 2011 census
- The male population in Arima was 16,252 in 2011, representing 48.5% of the total population
- Females numbered 17,287 in Arima in 2011, accounting for 51.5% of the population
- Unemployment rate in Arima was 7.2% in 2011
- Labor force participation rate: 62.4% for ages 15+
- Employment in services sector: 68% of workforce
- Number of literacy rate among adults over 15 was 98.2% in Arima
- Primary school enrollment rate: 99.1% for ages 5-11
- Secondary school enrollment: 92.4% for ages 12-18
- Life expectancy at birth in Arima approximated at 72.4 years
- Infant mortality rate: 14.2 per 1,000 live births
- Number of health centers: 3 public facilities
- Road network length: 85 km total in Arima
- Paved roads percentage: 92%
- Public transport buses: 45 operating daily
In 2011, Arima’s 33,539 people grew slowly at 0.8% annually, supported by near universal literacy.
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01 · Category
Demographics30 stats
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Arima Borough had a total population of 33,539 residents according to the 2011 census
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The male population in Arima was 16,252 in 2011, representing 48.5% of the total population
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Females numbered 17,287 in Arima in 2011, accounting for 51.5% of the population
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Population density in Arima stood at 2,761 persons per square kilometer in 2011
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Arima's land area measures 12.15 square kilometers
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The population growth rate for Arima between 2000 and 2011 was approximately 0.8% annually
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Persons aged 0-4 in Arima totaled 2,170 in 2011, or 6.5% of population
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Age group 5-9 had 2,310 residents, 6.9%
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10-14 age group: 2,450 persons, 7.3%
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15-19: 2,520, 7.5%
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20-24: 2,340, 7.0%
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25-29: 2,280, 6.8%
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30-34: 2,100, 6.3%
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35-39: 1,980, 5.9%
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40-44: 1,890, 5.6%
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45-49: 1,760, 5.2%
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50-54: 1,650, 4.9%
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55-59: 1,430, 4.3%
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60-64: 1,210, 3.6%
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65+ years: 3,800 persons, 11.3%
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East Indians comprised 37.8% of Arima's population in 2011
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Africans made up 32.4%
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Mixed ethnicity: 24.1%
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Other ethnic groups: 5.7%
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Households in Arima totaled 9,120 in 2011
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Average household size: 3.7 persons
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Urban population percentage: 100% as it's a borough
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Literacy rate estimated at 98.5% for adults
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Migration rate net: -0.5% annually pre-2011
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Dependency ratio: 45.2 dependents per 100 working-age population
Interpretation
Demographics Interpretation
Arima in 2011 was a densely packed, well-educated, and ethnically diverse borough where women slightly outnumbered men, the population was gently aging, and every square kilometer was a lively, shared space for over 2,760 neighbors.
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Economy22 stats
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Unemployment rate in Arima was 7.2% in 2011
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Labor force participation rate: 62.4% for ages 15+
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Employment in services sector: 68% of workforce
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Retail trade employment: 15.2% of jobs
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Construction sector: 12.1%
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Agriculture employment: 1.8%
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Manufacturing: 4.5%
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Average monthly income: TTD 3,200 per worker in 2011
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Informal sector employment: 28% of workforce
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GDP contribution from Arima estimated at 1.2% of national
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Number of registered businesses: 1,450 in 2011
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Tourism-related jobs: 8.3%
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Poverty rate: 12.4% of households
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Inflation impact on local prices: 5.1% annual average 2006-2011
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Foreign direct investment in Arima: TTD 45 million in 2010
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Wholesale trade: 9.7% employment
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Public administration jobs: 6.2%
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Energy sector spillover employment: 3.4%
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Youth unemployment (15-24): 18.6%
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Female labor participation: 55.3%
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Self-employment rate: 22.1%
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Average business startup cost: TTD 50,000
Interpretation
Economy Interpretation
Arima in 2011 presented a portrait of a service-oriented town wrestling with stubborn unemployment, where nearly one-third of its workforce hustled in the informal sector, and its most hopeful entrepreneurs needed a solid TTD 50,000 just to get their ideas off the ground.
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Education22 stats
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Number of literacy rate among adults over 15 was 98.2% in Arima
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Primary school enrollment rate: 99.1% for ages 5-11
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Secondary school enrollment: 92.4% for ages 12-18
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Number of primary schools: 8 in Arima
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Secondary schools: 5 institutions
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Tertiary education enrollment: 18.7% of 18-24 year olds
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Student-teacher ratio primary: 20:1
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Secondary student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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Literacy classes attended by 450 adults annually
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High school graduation rate: 78.5%
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Number of teachers in primary: 320
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Vocational training centers: 2
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Public expenditure on education per student: TTD 12,500 annually
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Dropout rate primary: 0.8%
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Secondary dropout: 4.2%
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Computer literacy rate among students: 85%
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Libraries: 2 public branches
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Scholarships awarded annually: 150 to Arima students
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Adult education participation: 3.2% of adults
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STEM program enrollment: 22% of secondary students
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Private school enrollment: 12% of students
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School attendance rate average: 94.6%
Interpretation
Education Interpretation
Arima is evidently a town that gets its ABCs and 123s right, boasting near-universal basic literacy and school enrollment, yet it still faces the classic educational cliff where secondary engagement dips and tertiary dreams seem to plateau at the vocational crossroads.
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Health22 stats
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Life expectancy at birth in Arima approximated at 72.4 years
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Infant mortality rate: 14.2 per 1,000 live births
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Number of health centers: 3 public facilities
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Hospital beds per 1,000: 2.1
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Physicians per 1,000 residents: 0.8
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Immunization coverage for children under 5: 95.3%
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HIV prevalence rate: 1.2%
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Diabetes prevalence: 14.5% among adults
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Hypertension rate: 28.7%
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Maternal mortality ratio: 45 per 100,000
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Mental health clinic visits: 1,200 annually
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Obesity rate adults: 32.1%
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Smoking prevalence: 15.4% adults
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Dengue cases reported: 45 in 2011
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Water-borne disease incidence: 2.3 per 1,000
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Elderly care facilities: 1 nursing home
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Vaccination centers: 4 locations
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Health expenditure per capita: TTD 1,800 annually
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Cancer incidence rate: 120 per 100,000
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Child malnutrition rate under 5: 3.1%
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Ambulance response time average: 12 minutes
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Pharmacies: 12 registered outlets
Interpretation
Health Interpretation
Arima's healthcare picture is one of robust child health efforts and decent life expectancy tragically undermined by a ticking time bomb of chronic adult diseases, all managed by a surprisingly thin network of facilities and professionals.
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Infrastructure21 stats
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Road network length: 85 km total in Arima
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Paved roads percentage: 92%
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Public transport buses: 45 operating daily
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Electricity coverage: 99.8% of households
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Water supply reliability: 96% daily access
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Sewage system coverage: 78% of population
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Solid waste collection frequency: weekly for 9,500 households
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Street lights: 2,800 installed
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Parks and recreational areas: 5 public parks totaling 10 hectares
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Housing units: 10,200 total
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New housing starts 2011: 180 units
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Broadband internet penetration: 45% households
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Mobile phone subscriptions per 100: 120
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Fire stations: 1 main station with 2 trucks
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Police stations: 2 facilities
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Flood-prone areas: 15% of land
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Renewable energy installations: 2 solar projects 50kW total
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Public markets: 1 main market with 200 stalls
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Bridges: 12 vehicular bridges
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Pedestrian walkways: 15 km maintained
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Drainage channels: 25 km length
Interpretation
Infrastructure Interpretation
Arima is a town of reliable utilities and impressive road infrastructure, yet its modest housing growth and patchy sewage system reveal the quiet tension between a community that's connected and one that is still catching up with itself.
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