Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 153,670 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Burkina Faso, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Burkina Faso recorded 153,670 for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in 2024. That is the highest value across all 46 years on record.
The figure is up 8.0% on the previous year and up 112.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Burkina Faso peaked at 153,670 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 355, in 1971.
Burkina Faso ranks 105th of 214 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 355 | — |
| 1972 | 416 | +17.2% |
| 1973 | 581 | +39.7% |
| 1974 | 537 | -7.6% |
| 1975 | 478 | -11.0% |
| 1976 | 497 | +4.0% |
| 1977 | 729 | +46.7% |
| 1978 | 580 | -20.4% |
| 1979 | 785 | +35.3% |
| 1980 | 829 | +5.6% |
| 1981 | 382 | -53.9% |
| 1982 | 546 | +42.9% |
| 1983 | 689 | +26.2% |
| 1984 | 1,631 | +136.7% |
| 1985 | 2,713 | +66.3% |
| 1986 | 3,543 | +30.6% |
| 1987 | 4,726 | +33.4% |
| 1988 | 5,593 | +18.3% |
| 1989 | 6,251 | +11.8% |
| 1990 | 5,590 | -10.6% |
| 1991 | 6,781 | +21.3% |
| 1992 | 7,593 | +12.0% |
| 1993 | 7,943 | +4.6% |
| 1994 | 9,958 | +25.4% |
| 1995 | 10,067 | +1.1% |
| 1996 | 13,695 | +36.0% |
| 1997 | 17,005 | +24.2% |
| 1998 | 18,045 | +6.1% |
| 1999 | 19,850 | +10.0% |
| 2007 | 40,659 | +104.8% |
| 2009 | 41,906 | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 43,016 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 48,878 | +13.6% |
| 2012 | 59,533 | +21.8% |
| 2013 | 67,321 | +13.1% |
| 2014 | 72,210 | +7.3% |
| 2015 | 73,081 | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 55,003 | -24.7% |
| 2017 | 67,733 | +23.1% |
| 2018 | 81,931 | +21.0% |
| 2019 | 105,485 | +28.7% |
| 2020 | 124,006 | +17.6% |
| 2021 | 130,411 | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 138,668 | +6.3% |
| 2023 | 142,304 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 153,670 | +8.0% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 153,670 is below the median for low income countries, which is 159,688, 96% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 153,670 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 178,431, 86% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Burkina Faso changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +136.7% | 689 | 1,631 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 550.89 | 355 | 785 | 9 |
| 1980s | 2,690 | 382 | 6,251 | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,653 | 5,590 | 19,850 | 10 |
| 2000s | 41,282 | 40,659 | 41,906 | 2 |
| 2010s | 67,419 | 43,016 | 105,485 | 10 |
| 2020s | 137,812 | 124,006 | 153,670 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
More education data for Burkina Faso
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 66.29 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 65.71 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 68,557 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 105,439 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 78,072 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 75,598 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.19 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 8.2 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Burkina Faso?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Burkina Faso was 153,670 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 153,670 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 355 in 1971.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Burkina Faso ranks 105th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 112.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release