Burundi vs Uganda: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes
Burundi
142,038
in 2020
Uganda
123,181
in 2017
Burundi rank
8th
Uganda rank
9th
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Burundi
- Uganda
How they compare
Burundi currently reports 142,038 against 123,181 in Uganda, a difference of 18,857.
That makes Burundi's figure about 1.2 times Uganda's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 21 shared years of data; in 1975 it was Uganda ahead.
Burundi ranks 8th and Uganda ranks 9th of 203 countries.
Uganda has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burundi | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,391 | 20,490 | 16,099 | Uganda |
| 1980s | 9,759 | 45,587 | 35,828 | Uganda |
| 2000s | 66,063 | 144,800 | 78,737 | Uganda |
| 2010s | 111,656 | 117,413 | 5,757 | Uganda |
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 Uganda?
- Burundi, at 142,038 against 123,181 in Uganda as of 2020.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes between Burundi and Uganda?
- 18,857, with Burundi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Uganda?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1975 to 2017.
- How do Burundi and Uganda rank globally for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Burundi ranks 8th and Uganda ranks 9th 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