Primary secondary enrollment completion rates in Burundi
Burundi: Primary secondary enrollment completion rates was 100.63 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
100.63
World rank
109th
of 217 countries
All-time high
135.99
in 2011
All-time low
20.34
in 1977
Years of data
50
1971–2025
Primary secondary enrollment completion rates in Burundi, 1971–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Burundi recorded 100.63 for primary secondary enrollment completion rates in 2025.
That represents a change of down 13.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary secondary enrollment completion rates in Burundi peaked at 135.99 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 20.34, in 1977.
Burundi ranks 109th of 217 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.
Primary secondary enrollment completion rates in Burundi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 27.9 | — |
| 1972 | 26.97 | -3.4% |
| 1973 | 23.57 | -12.6% |
| 1974 | 21.32 | -9.6% |
| 1975 | 21.17 | -0.7% |
| 1976 | 20.64 | -2.5% |
| 1977 | 20.34 | -1.4% |
| 1978 | 21.43 | +5.4% |
| 1979 | 21.41 | -0.1% |
| 1980 | 22.89 | +6.9% |
| 1981 | 24.66 | +7.7% |
| 1982 | 28.44 | +15.3% |
| 1983 | 34.86 | +22.6% |
| 1984 | 39.58 | +13.5% |
| 1985 | 43.9 | +10.9% |
| 1986 | 47.99 | +9.3% |
| 1987 | 54.01 | +12.6% |
| 1988 | 61.16 | +13.2% |
| 1989 | 62.26 | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 62.59 | +0.5% |
| 1991 | 63.76 | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 61.29 | -3.9% |
| 1993 | 61.19 | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 47.97 | -21.6% |
| 1996 | 37.98 | -20.8% |
| 1997 | 39.93 | +5.1% |
| 1998 | 48.11 | +20.5% |
| 1999 | 57.24 | +19.0% |
| 2000 | 59.24 | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 61.94 | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 68.64 | +10.8% |
| 2003 | 74.18 | +8.1% |
| 2004 | 79.26 | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 84.5 | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 107.6 | +27.3% |
| 2007 | 120.35 | +11.9% |
| 2008 | 123.77 | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 131.4 | +6.2% |
| 2010 | 135.16 | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 135.99 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 131.36 | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 126.11 | -4.0% |
| 2014 | 121.42 | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 116.23 | -4.3% |
| 2016 | 112.48 | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 107.55 | -4.4% |
| 2018 | 104.26 | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 101.51 | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 101.66 | +0.2% |
| 2025 | 100.63 | -1.0% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 100.63 is above the median for low income countries, which is 96.81, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 100.63 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 100.43, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22.75 | 20.34 | 27.9 | 9 |
| 1980s | 41.97 | 22.89 | 62.26 | 10 |
| 1990s | 53.34 | 37.98 | 63.76 | 9 |
| 2000s | 91.09 | 59.24 | 131.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 119.21 | 101.51 | 135.99 | 10 |
| 2020s | 101.14 | 100.63 | 101.66 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
More education data for Burundi
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 75.11 (2025)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 73.53 (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary secondary enrollment completion rates in Burundi?
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates in Burundi was 100.63 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary secondary enrollment completion rates recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 135.99 in 2011.
- What is the lowest primary secondary enrollment completion rates recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.34 in 1977.
- How does Burundi rank for primary secondary enrollment completion rates?
- Burundi ranks 109th out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary secondary enrollment completion rates rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Primary secondary enrollment completion rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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