Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Burundi
Burundi: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 233,262 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Burundi, 1971–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Burundi is 233,262, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is up 170.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Burundi peaked at 233,262 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 532, in 1974.
That places Burundi 80th out of 214 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 in Burundi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 916 | — |
| 1972 | 600 | -34.5% |
| 1973 | 740 | +23.3% |
| 1974 | 532 | -28.1% |
| 1982 | 1,049 | +97.2% |
| 1983 | 1,326 | +26.4% |
| 1984 | 1,333 | +0.5% |
| 1985 | 1,446 | +8.5% |
| 1986 | 1,774 | +22.7% |
| 1987 | 1,971 | +11.1% |
| 1988 | 2,140 | +8.6% |
| 1989 | 2,381 | +11.3% |
| 1998 | 4,480 | +88.2% |
| 1999 | 4,938 | +10.2% |
| 2000 | 5,225 | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 7,616 | +45.8% |
| 2002 | 8,309 | +9.1% |
| 2003 | 8,304 | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 8,898 | +7.2% |
| 2005 | 12,092 | +35.9% |
| 2006 | 12,155 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 16,144 | +32.8% |
| 2009 | 59,923 | +271.2% |
| 2010 | 55,103 | -8.0% |
| 2011 | 43,249 | -21.5% |
| 2012 | 46,742 | +8.1% |
| 2013 | 52,772 | +12.9% |
| 2014 | 66,972 | +26.9% |
| 2015 | 86,185 | +28.7% |
| 2016 | 92,001 | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 94,927 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 107,591 | +13.3% |
| 2019 | 120,163 | +11.7% |
| 2020 | 125,667 | +4.6% |
| 2025 | 233,262 | +85.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 697 | 532 | 916 | 4 |
| 1980s | 1,678 | 1,049 | 2,381 | 8 |
| 1990s | 4,709 | 4,480 | 4,938 | 2 |
| 2000s | 15,407 | 5,225 | 59,923 | 9 |
| 2010s | 76,570 | 43,249 | 120,163 | 10 |
| 2020s | 179,464 | 125,667 | 233,262 | 2 |
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More education data for Burundi
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.26 million (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 3.85 % change on previous year (2020)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0878 units per person (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.25 million (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 4.26 % change on previous year (2020)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.087 units per person (2025)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 590,027 (2025)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 13.99 % change on previous year (2020)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 43,226 (2025)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 0.7295 % change on previous year (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Burundi?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Burundi was 233,262 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 233,262 in 2025.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 532 in 1974.
- How does Burundi rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Burundi ranks 80th out of 214 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 170.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi 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