Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 41,991 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Burkina Faso, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Burkina Faso is 41,991, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.6% on the previous year and down 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Burkina Faso peaked at 66,541 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 168, in 1973.
Burkina Faso ranks 24th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 212 | — |
| 1972 | 173 | -18.4% |
| 1973 | 168 | -2.9% |
| 1974 | 241 | +43.5% |
| 1975 | 213 | -11.6% |
| 1976 | 262 | +23.0% |
| 1977 | 354 | +35.1% |
| 1979 | 360 | +1.7% |
| 1980 | 510 | +41.7% |
| 1981 | 584 | +14.5% |
| 1982 | 647 | +10.8% |
| 1983 | 843 | +30.3% |
| 1984 | 892 | +5.8% |
| 1986 | 1,667 | +86.9% |
| 1988 | 2,338 | +40.3% |
| 1989 | 3,493 | +49.4% |
| 1990 | 3,528 | +1.0% |
| 1991 | 4,243 | +20.3% |
| 1992 | 4,771 | +12.4% |
| 1993 | 5,352 | +12.2% |
| 1994 | 6,338 | +18.4% |
| 1999 | 9,435 | +48.9% |
| 2000 | 10,284 | +9.0% |
| 2001 | 11,208 | +9.0% |
| 2003 | 14,787 | +31.9% |
| 2005 | 18,777 | +27.0% |
| 2006 | 20,140 | +7.3% |
| 2007 | 21,704 | +7.8% |
| 2008 | 26,113 | +20.3% |
| 2009 | 29,758 | +14.0% |
| 2010 | 31,610 | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 37,983 | +20.2% |
| 2012 | 39,839 | +4.9% |
| 2013 | 45,289 | +13.7% |
| 2014 | 45,289 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 53,743 | +18.7% |
| 2016 | 65,327 | +21.6% |
| 2017 | 62,888 | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 58,105 | -7.6% |
| 2019 | 66,541 | +14.5% |
| 2020 | 60,297 | -9.4% |
| 2021 | 46,681 | -22.6% |
| 2022 | 52,128 | +11.7% |
| 2023 | 44,967 | -13.7% |
| 2024 | 41,991 | -6.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 247.88 | 168 | 360 | 8 |
| 1980s | 1,372 | 510 | 3,493 | 8 |
| 1990s | 5,611 | 3,528 | 9,435 | 6 |
| 2000s | 19,096 | 10,284 | 29,758 | 8 |
| 2010s | 50,661 | 31,610 | 66,541 | 10 |
| 2020s | 49,213 | 41,991 | 60,297 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
More education data for Burkina Faso
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 68,557 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 105,439 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 78,072 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 75,598 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.19 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 8.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1303 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Burkina Faso?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Burkina Faso was 41,991 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 66,541 in 2019.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 168 in 1973.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Burkina Faso ranks 24th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release