Burundi vs Ethiopia: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes
Burundi
83,334
in 2020
Ethiopia
115,611
in 2024
Burundi rank
10th
Ethiopia rank
7th
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Burundi
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports 115,611 against 83,334 in Burundi, a difference of 32,277.
That makes Ethiopia's figure about 1.4 times Burundi's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 20 shared years of data; in 1982 it was Ethiopia ahead.
Burundi ranks 10th and Ethiopia ranks 7th of 183 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Burundi averaged higher in 1 and Ethiopia in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burundi | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 17,820 | 13,269 | 4,551 | Burundi |
| 2000s | 45,951 | 107,747 | 61,797 | Ethiopia |
| 2010s | 82,421 | 134,719 | 52,298 | Ethiopia |
| 2020s | 83,334 | 130,612 | 47,278 | Ethiopia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes, Burundi or Ethiopia?
- Ethiopia, at 115,611 against 83,334 in Burundi as of 2024.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes between Burundi and Ethiopia?
- 32,277, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Ethiopia?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 1982 to 2020.
- How do Burundi and Ethiopia rank globally for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Burundi ranks 10th and Ethiopia ranks 7th of 183 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 5 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