Burkina Faso vs Ghana: Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes
Burkina Faso
9,587
in 2024
Ghana
7,626
in 2024
Burkina Faso rank
55th
Ghana rank
57th
Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Burkina Faso
- Ghana
How they compare
Burkina Faso currently reports 9,587 against 7,626 in Ghana, a difference of 1,961.
That makes Burkina Faso's figure about 1.3 times Ghana's.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 31 shared years of data; in 1971 it was Ghana ahead.
Burkina Faso ranks 55th and Ghana ranks 57th of 203 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Burkina Faso averaged higher in 4 and Ghana in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Ghana | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,462 | 3,652 | 189.75 | Ghana |
| 1980s | 4,784 | 3,824 | 960 | Burkina Faso |
| 1990s | 17,128 | 10,733 | 6,395 | Burkina Faso |
| 2000s | 26,870 | 28,191 | 1,321 | Ghana |
| 2010s | 19,507 | 15,000 | 4,506 | Burkina Faso |
| 2020s | 14,111 | 5,958 | 8,152 | Burkina Faso |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes, Burkina Faso or Ghana?
- Burkina Faso, at 9,587 against 7,626 in Ghana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes between Burkina Faso and Ghana?
- 1,961, with Burkina Faso ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Ghana?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2024.
- How do Burkina Faso and Ghana rank globally for repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes?
- Burkina Faso ranks 55th and Ghana ranks 57th of 203 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 3 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