Burundi vs Cameroon: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
Burundi
199,812
in 2020
Cameroon
155,783
in 2024
Burundi rank
8th
Cameroon rank
10th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Burundi
- Cameroon
How they compare
Burundi currently reports 199,812 against 155,783 in Cameroon, a difference of 44,029.
That makes Burundi's figure about 1.3 times Cameroon's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 33 shared years of data; in 1973 it was Cameroon ahead.
Burundi ranks 8th and Cameroon ranks 10th of 204 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Burundi averaged higher in 1 and Cameroon in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burundi | Cameroon | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6,448 | 89,893 | 83,445 | Cameroon |
| 1980s | 12,363 | 140,212 | 127,849 | Cameroon |
| 1990s | 24,060 | 155,362 | 131,303 | Cameroon |
| 2000s | 112,278 | 181,555 | 69,277 | Cameroon |
| 2010s | 167,543 | 134,976 | 32,567 | Burundi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, Burundi or Cameroon?
- Burundi, at 199,812 against 155,783 in Cameroon as of 2020.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between Burundi and Cameroon?
- 44,029, with Burundi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Cameroon?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1973 to 2019.
- How do Burundi and Cameroon rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Burundi ranks 8th and Cameroon ranks 10th 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