Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 29,067 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Burkina Faso, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Burkina Faso recorded 29,067 for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in 2024.
That represents a change of down 12.5% on the previous year and down 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Burkina Faso peaked at 45,551 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 141, in 1973.
That places Burkina Faso 30th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 167 | — |
| 1972 | 146 | -12.6% |
| 1973 | 141 | -3.4% |
| 1974 | 196 | +39.0% |
| 1975 | 206 | +5.1% |
| 1976 | 350 | +69.9% |
| 1977 | 285 | -18.6% |
| 1979 | 316 | +10.9% |
| 1980 | 487 | +54.1% |
| 1981 | 575 | +18.1% |
| 1982 | 559 | -2.8% |
| 1983 | 696 | +24.5% |
| 1984 | 771 | +10.8% |
| 1986 | 1,268 | +64.5% |
| 1988 | 2,126 | +67.7% |
| 1989 | 2,259 | +6.3% |
| 1990 | 3,959 | +75.3% |
| 1991 | 3,795 | -4.1% |
| 1992 | 4,481 | +18.1% |
| 1993 | 4,625 | +3.2% |
| 1994 | 5,549 | +20.0% |
| 2000 | 8,966 | +61.6% |
| 2001 | 7,783 | -13.2% |
| 2003 | 10,291 | +32.2% |
| 2005 | 12,277 | +19.3% |
| 2006 | 13,286 | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 14,932 | +12.4% |
| 2008 | 17,295 | +15.8% |
| 2009 | 19,766 | +14.3% |
| 2010 | 22,416 | +13.4% |
| 2011 | 25,369 | +13.2% |
| 2012 | 28,157 | +11.0% |
| 2013 | 30,244 | +7.4% |
| 2014 | 32,093 | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 39,310 | +22.5% |
| 2016 | 43,163 | +9.8% |
| 2017 | 44,700 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 42,792 | -4.3% |
| 2019 | 42,803 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 45,551 | +6.4% |
| 2021 | 41,647 | -8.6% |
| 2022 | 40,572 | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 33,216 | -18.1% |
| 2024 | 29,067 | -12.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 225.88 | 141 | 350 | 8 |
| 1980s | 1,093 | 487 | 2,259 | 8 |
| 1990s | 4,482 | 3,795 | 5,549 | 5 |
| 2000s | 13,074 | 7,783 | 19,766 | 8 |
| 2010s | 35,105 | 22,416 | 44,700 | 10 |
| 2020s | 38,011 | 29,067 | 45,551 | 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 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Burkina Faso?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Burkina Faso was 29,067 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 45,551 in 2020.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 141 in 1973.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Burkina Faso ranks 30th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.4%. 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 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release