Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Burundi
Burundi: Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes was 86,226 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Burundi, 1971–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Burundi recorded 86,226 number for repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.4% on the previous year and up 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Burundi peaked at 101,567 number in 2011 and was at its lowest, 4,068 number, in 1977.
That places Burundi 13th out of 187 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 3 of primary education, both sexes in Burundi, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6,328 number | — |
| 1973 | 5,036 number | -20.4% |
| 1974 | 5,541 number | +10.0% |
| 1975 | 5,628 number | +1.6% |
| 1976 | 5,499 number | -2.3% |
| 1977 | 4,068 number | -26.0% |
| 1978 | 4,616 number | +13.5% |
| 1979 | 4,793 number | +3.8% |
| 1980 | 5,236 number | +9.2% |
| 1981 | 6,464 number | +23.5% |
| 1982 | 7,894 number | +22.1% |
| 1983 | 5,946 number | -24.7% |
| 1984 | 5,348 number | -10.1% |
| 1985 | 6,660 number | +24.5% |
| 1986 | 10,717 number | +60.9% |
| 1987 | 11,613 number | +8.4% |
| 1988 | 12,579 number | +8.3% |
| 1989 | 15,832 number | +25.9% |
| 1990 | 16,690 number | +5.4% |
| 1991 | 18,338 number | +9.9% |
| 1992 | 17,456 number | -4.8% |
| 1993 | 18,855 number | +8.0% |
| 2000 | 21,906 number | +16.2% |
| 2001 | 27,036 number | +23.4% |
| 2002 | 33,733 number | +24.8% |
| 2003 | 35,227 number | +4.4% |
| 2004 | 41,217 number | +17.0% |
| 2005 | 45,515 number | +10.4% |
| 2007 | 61,917 number | +36.0% |
| 2008 | 68,705 number | +11.0% |
| 2009 | 77,734 number | +13.1% |
| 2010 | 91,339 number | +17.5% |
| 2011 | 101,567 number | +11.2% |
| 2012 | 90,986 number | -10.4% |
| 2013 | 76,550 number | -15.9% |
| 2014 | 65,139 number | -14.9% |
| 2015 | 69,889 number | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 72,601 number | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 77,511 number | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 81,012 number | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 86,226 number | +6.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,189 number | 4,068 number | 6,328 number | 8 |
| 1980s | 8,829 number | 5,236 number | 15,832 number | 10 |
| 1990s | 17,835 number | 16,690 number | 18,855 number | 4 |
| 2000s | 45,888 number | 21,906 number | 77,734 number | 9 |
| 2010s | 81,282 number | 65,139 number | 101,567 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 3 of primary education, both sexes in Burundi?
- Repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Burundi was 86,226 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 101,567 number in 2011.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,068 number in 1977.
- How does Burundi rank for repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes?
- Burundi ranks 13th out of 187 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.9%. 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 3 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.