Burundi vs Ethiopia: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
Burundi
199,812
in 2020
Ethiopia
252,210
in 2024
Burundi rank
8th
Ethiopia rank
7th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Burundi
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports 252,210 against 199,812 in Burundi, a difference of 52,398.
That makes Ethiopia's figure about 1.3 times Burundi's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 20 shared years of data; in 1982 it was Ethiopia ahead.
Burundi ranks 8th and Ethiopia ranks 7th of 204 countries.
Ethiopia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burundi | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 18,538 | 155,413 | 136,876 | Ethiopia |
| 2000s | 94,685 | 298,147 | 203,462 | Ethiopia |
| 2010s | 168,111 | 289,382 | 121,271 | Ethiopia |
| 2020s | 199,812 | 240,992 | 41,180 | Ethiopia |
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 Ethiopia?
- Ethiopia, at 252,210 against 199,812 in Burundi as of 2024.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between Burundi and Ethiopia?
- 52,398, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Ethiopia?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 1982 to 2020.
- How do Burundi and Ethiopia rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Burundi ranks 8th and Ethiopia ranks 7th 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