Burundi vs Iraq: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
Burundi
199,812
in 2020
Iraq
131,708
in 2007
Burundi rank
8th
Iraq rank
11th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Burundi
- Iraq
How they compare
Burundi currently reports 199,812 against 131,708 in Iraq, a difference of 68,104.
That makes Burundi's figure about 1.5 times Iraq's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 18 shared years of data; in 1971 it was Iraq ahead.
Burundi ranks 8th and Iraq ranks 11th of 204 countries.
Iraq has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burundi | Iraq | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6,956 | 57,527 | 50,571 | Iraq |
| 1980s | 14,945 | 71,388 | 56,443 | Iraq |
| 1990s | 27,147 | 81,371 | 54,224 | Iraq |
| 2000s | 93,313 | 99,546 | 6,234 | Iraq |
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 Iraq?
- Burundi, at 199,812 against 131,708 in Iraq as of 2020.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between Burundi and Iraq?
- 68,104, with Burundi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Iraq?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2007.
- How do Burundi and Iraq rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Burundi ranks 8th and Iraq ranks 11th 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