Burundi vs Rwanda: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes
Burundi
142,038
in 2020
Rwanda
161,572
in 2024
Burundi rank
8th
Rwanda rank
7th
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Burundi
- Rwanda
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 161,572 against 142,038 in Burundi, a difference of 19,534.
That makes Rwanda's figure about 1.1 times Burundi's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1971 it was Rwanda ahead.
Burundi ranks 8th and Rwanda ranks 7th of 203 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 | 5,126 | 15,914 | 10,788 | Rwanda |
| 1980s | 9,892 | 17,649 | 7,757 | Rwanda |
| 1990s | 19,889 | 27,136 | 7,246 | Rwanda |
| 2000s | 53,205 | 70,644 | 17,439 | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 114,322 | 68,258 | 46,064 | Burundi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes, Burundi or Rwanda?
- Rwanda, at 161,572 against 142,038 in Burundi as of 2024.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes between Burundi and Rwanda?
- 19,534, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Rwanda?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2019.
- How do Burundi and Rwanda rank globally for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Burundi ranks 8th and Rwanda ranks 7th of 203 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 2 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