Burundi vs Rwanda: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
Burundi
199,812
in 2020
Rwanda
262,544
in 2024
Burundi rank
8th
Rwanda rank
6th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Burundi
- Rwanda
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 262,544 against 199,812 in Burundi, a difference of 62,732.
That makes Rwanda's figure about 1.3 times Burundi's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 37 shared years of data; in 1971 it was Rwanda ahead.
Burundi ranks 8th and Rwanda ranks 6th of 204 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Burundi averaged higher in 1 and Rwanda in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burundi | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,236 | 30,286 | 23,050 | Rwanda |
| 1980s | 13,809 | 33,184 | 19,375 | Rwanda |
| 1990s | 25,051 | 42,702 | 17,651 | Rwanda |
| 2000s | 96,582 | 147,139 | 50,557 | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 168,523 | 130,140 | 38,382 | 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 Rwanda?
- Rwanda, at 262,544 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 Rwanda?
- 62,732, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Rwanda?
- 37 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2019.
- How do Burundi and Rwanda rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Burundi ranks 8th and Rwanda ranks 6th 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