Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) in Burundi
Burundi: Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) was 250,858 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Burundi, 2000–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Burundi recorded 250,858 for enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 52.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Burundi peaked at 349,649 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 30,324, in 2003.
That places Burundi 91st out of 196 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 upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) in Burundi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 30,581 | — |
| 2001 | 30,411 | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 30,371 | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 30,324 | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 35,334 | +16.5% |
| 2005 | 39,032 | +10.5% |
| 2006 | 39,800 | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 45,364 | +14.0% |
| 2009 | 62,885 | +38.6% |
| 2010 | 74,926 | +19.1% |
| 2011 | 86,131 | +15.0% |
| 2012 | 90,644 | +5.2% |
| 2013 | 109,566 | +20.9% |
| 2014 | 133,288 | +21.7% |
| 2015 | 164,406 | +23.3% |
| 2016 | 183,112 | +11.4% |
| 2017 | 264,395 | +44.4% |
| 2018 | 292,889 | +10.8% |
| 2019 | 278,852 | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 349,649 | +25.4% |
| 2025 | 250,858 | -28.3% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 250,858 is below the median for low income countries, which is 405,202, 62% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 250,858 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 248,840, 1.0× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38,234 | 30,324 | 62,885 | 9 |
| 2010s | 167,821 | 74,926 | 292,889 | 10 |
| 2020s | 300,254 | 250,858 | 349,649 | 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 upper secondary education, both sexes in Burundi?
- Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Burundi was 250,858 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 349,649 in 2020.
- What is the lowest enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 30,324 in 2003.
- How does Burundi rank for enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes?
- Burundi ranks 91st out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.6%. 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 upper secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release