Burkina Faso vs Senegal: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
Burkina Faso
3,788
in 2024
Senegal
4,023
in 2024
Burkina Faso rank
76th
Senegal rank
74th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Burkina Faso
- Senegal
How they compare
Senegal currently reports 4,023 against 3,788 in Burkina Faso, a difference of 235.
That makes Senegal's figure about 1.1 times Burkina Faso's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 39 shared years of data; in 1971 it was Senegal ahead.
Burkina Faso ranks 76th and Senegal ranks 74th of 204 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Burkina Faso averaged higher in 2 and Senegal in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Senegal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,293 | 8,014 | 3,721 | Senegal |
| 1980s | 8,128 | 11,431 | 3,302 | Senegal |
| 1990s | 15,379 | 17,777 | 2,398 | Senegal |
| 2000s | 19,813 | 21,844 | 2,032 | Senegal |
| 2010s | 9,484 | 5,134 | 4,350 | Burkina Faso |
| 2020s | 6,874 | 3,891 | 2,982 | Burkina Faso |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, Burkina Faso or Senegal?
- Senegal, at 4,023 against 3,788 in Burkina Faso as of 2024.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between Burkina Faso and Senegal?
- 235, with Senegal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Senegal?
- 39 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2024.
- How do Burkina Faso and Senegal rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Burkina Faso ranks 76th and Senegal ranks 74th of 204 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release