Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Burundi
Burundi: Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions was 3.1% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3.1%
World rank
174th
of 212 countries
All-time high
93.9%
in 1971
All-time low
0.0%
in 1999
Years of data
38
1971–2025
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Burundi, 1971–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Burundi is 3.1%, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 85.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Burundi peaked at 93.9% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1999.
That places Burundi 174th out of 212 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Burundi, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 93.9% | — |
| 1972 | 93.4% | -0.6% |
| 1975 | 92.4% | -1.0% |
| 1981 | 4.3% | -95.4% |
| 1983 | 2.9% | -33.4% |
| 1984 | 2.1% | -27.8% |
| 1985 | 1.7% | -19.5% |
| 1986 | 1.2% | -25.3% |
| 1987 | 1.0% | -21.7% |
| 1988 | 0.8% | -14.1% |
| 1989 | 0.7% | -21.2% |
| 1990 | 0.9% | +33.4% |
| 1991 | 0.8% | -12.8% |
| 1992 | 0.7% | -5.1% |
| 1993 | 1.0% | +37.8% |
| 1999 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 0.0% | — |
| 2001 | 1.3% | — |
| 2002 | 1.3% | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 1.6% | +21.7% |
| 2004 | 1.6% | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 1.4% | -13.3% |
| 2006 | 1.2% | -15.4% |
| 2007 | 1.1% | -3.1% |
| 2008 | 1.1% | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 1.1% | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 1.1% | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 1.2% | +11.2% |
| 2012 | 1.2% | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 1.2% | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 1.4% | +12.5% |
| 2015 | 1.7% | +18.7% |
| 2016 | 1.8% | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 1.9% | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 2.0% | +7.4% |
| 2019 | 2.1% | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 2.2% | +2.7% |
| 2025 | 3.1% | +41.0% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 3.1% is below the median for low income countries, which is 10.6%, 29% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 3.1% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 16.7%, 18% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 93.3% | 92.4% | 93.9% | 3 |
| 1980s | 1.8% | 0.7% | 4.3% | 8 |
| 1990s | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 5 |
| 2000s | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 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 percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Burundi?
- Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Burundi was 3.1% in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 93.9% in 1971.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1999.
- How does Burundi rank for percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions?
- Burundi ranks 174th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 85.1%. 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 Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release