Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) in Burundi
Burundi: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) was 2.52 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.52 million
World rank
59th
of 218 countries
All-time high
2.52 million
in 2025
All-time low
126,724
in 1974
Years of data
50
1971–2025
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Burundi, 1971–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Burundi is 2.52 million, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Burundi peaked at 2.52 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 126,724, in 1974.
Burundi ranks 59th of 218 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 primary education, both sexes (number) in Burundi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 181,758 | — |
| 1972 | 179,286 | -1.4% |
| 1973 | 136,972 | -23.6% |
| 1974 | 126,724 | -7.5% |
| 1975 | 129,518 | +2.2% |
| 1976 | 129,597 | +0.1% |
| 1977 | 131,338 | +1.3% |
| 1978 | 142,234 | +8.3% |
| 1979 | 145,782 | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 159,729 | +9.6% |
| 1981 | 175,856 | +10.1% |
| 1982 | 206,408 | +17.4% |
| 1983 | 258,927 | +25.4% |
| 1984 | 301,278 | +16.4% |
| 1985 | 343,027 | +13.9% |
| 1986 | 385,936 | +12.5% |
| 1987 | 452,424 | +17.2% |
| 1988 | 532,935 | +17.8% |
| 1989 | 568,057 | +6.6% |
| 1990 | 596,088 | +4.9% |
| 1991 | 633,203 | +6.2% |
| 1992 | 631,039 | -0.3% |
| 1993 | 651,086 | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 529,634 | -18.7% |
| 1996 | 426,535 | -19.5% |
| 1997 | 453,746 | +6.4% |
| 1998 | 554,981 | +22.3% |
| 1999 | 670,882 | +20.9% |
| 2000 | 704,785 | +5.1% |
| 2001 | 750,699 | +6.5% |
| 2002 | 817,171 | +8.9% |
| 2003 | 894,859 | +9.5% |
| 2004 | 968,488 | +8.2% |
| 2005 | 1.04 million | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 1.32 million | +27.8% |
| 2007 | 1.49 million | +12.5% |
| 2008 | 1.60 million | +7.5% |
| 2009 | 1.74 million | +8.5% |
| 2010 | 1.85 million | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 1.95 million | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 1.98 million | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 2.01 million | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 2.05 million | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 2.07 million | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 2.11 million | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 2.13 million | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 2.17 million | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 2.21 million | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 2.30 million | +4.1% |
| 2025 | 2.52 million | +9.3% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 2.52 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.01 million, 84% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 2.52 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.40 million, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 144,801 | 126,724 | 181,758 | 9 |
| 1980s | 338,458 | 159,729 | 568,057 | 10 |
| 1990s | 571,910 | 426,535 | 670,882 | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.13 million | 704,785 | 1.74 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.05 million | 1.85 million | 2.21 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.41 million | 2.30 million | 2.52 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
More education data for Burundi
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 27,748 (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 646,726 (2020)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 115,798 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 117,464 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 590,027 (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.52 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.06 % change on previous year (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1748 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Burundi?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Burundi was 2.52 million in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 2.52 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 126,724 in 1974.
- How does Burundi rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Burundi ranks 59th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.4%. 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 primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release