Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Burundi
Burundi: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 182,632 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Burundi, 1971–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Burundi is 182,632 number, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.5% on the previous year and up 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Burundi peaked at 195,589 number in 2012 and was at its lowest, 5,120 number, in 1975.
That places Burundi 7th out of 189 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Burundi, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 11,936 number | — |
| 1973 | 6,795 number | -43.1% |
| 1974 | 6,503 number | -4.3% |
| 1975 | 5,120 number | -21.3% |
| 1976 | 5,276 number | +3.0% |
| 1977 | 5,642 number | +6.9% |
| 1978 | 7,417 number | +31.5% |
| 1979 | 8,386 number | +13.1% |
| 1980 | 9,633 number | +14.9% |
| 1981 | 10,994 number | +14.1% |
| 1982 | 12,344 number | +12.3% |
| 1983 | 9,531 number | -22.8% |
| 1984 | 10,136 number | +6.3% |
| 1985 | 10,683 number | +5.4% |
| 1986 | 12,958 number | +21.3% |
| 1987 | 15,373 number | +18.6% |
| 1988 | 19,614 number | +27.6% |
| 1989 | 26,820 number | +36.7% |
| 1990 | 22,988 number | -14.3% |
| 1991 | 25,131 number | +9.3% |
| 1992 | 27,033 number | +7.6% |
| 1993 | 27,147 number | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 51,792 number | +90.8% |
| 2001 | 45,594 number | -12.0% |
| 2002 | 53,394 number | +17.1% |
| 2003 | 58,898 number | +10.3% |
| 2004 | 68,977 number | +17.1% |
| 2005 | 79,507 number | +15.3% |
| 2007 | 159,169 number | +100.2% |
| 2008 | 171,680 number | +7.9% |
| 2009 | 163,153 number | -5.0% |
| 2010 | 168,549 number | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 192,435 number | +14.2% |
| 2012 | 195,589 number | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 177,339 number | -9.3% |
| 2014 | 153,413 number | -13.5% |
| 2015 | 135,237 number | -11.8% |
| 2016 | 145,057 number | +7.3% |
| 2017 | 163,445 number | +12.7% |
| 2018 | 171,532 number | +4.9% |
| 2019 | 182,632 number | +6.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,134 number | 5,120 number | 11,936 number | 8 |
| 1980s | 13,809 number | 9,531 number | 26,820 number | 10 |
| 1990s | 25,575 number | 22,988 number | 27,147 number | 4 |
| 2000s | 94,685 number | 45,594 number | 171,680 number | 9 |
| 2010s | 168,523 number | 135,237 number | 195,589 number | 10 |
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 repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Burundi?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Burundi was 182,632 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 195,589 number in 2012.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,120 number in 1975.
- How does Burundi rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Burundi ranks 7th out of 189 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. 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 Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.