Repeaters in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Burundi
Burundi: Repeaters in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 13,552 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Burundi, 1977–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Burundi is 13,552, measured in 2016.
That represents a change of up 11.3% on the previous year and up 155.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Burundi peaked at 17,977 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 105, in 1977.
Burundi ranks 21st of 96 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 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Burundi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 105 | — |
| 1978 | 155 | +47.6% |
| 1979 | 110 | -29.0% |
| 1980 | 132 | +20.0% |
| 1981 | 128 | -3.0% |
| 1982 | 150 | +17.2% |
| 1983 | 124 | -17.3% |
| 1984 | 148 | +19.4% |
| 1985 | 148 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 287 | +93.9% |
| 1987 | 424 | +47.7% |
| 1988 | 439 | +3.5% |
| 1989 | 657 | +49.7% |
| 1990 | 712 | +8.4% |
| 1992 | 1,265 | +77.7% |
| 1993 | 1,307 | +3.3% |
| 2004 | 3,622 | +177.1% |
| 2005 | 4,462 | +23.2% |
| 2006 | 5,304 | +18.9% |
| 2008 | 7,308 | +37.8% |
| 2009 | 9,710 | +32.9% |
| 2010 | 11,546 | +18.9% |
| 2011 | 14,082 | +22.0% |
| 2012 | 17,209 | +22.2% |
| 2013 | 16,291 | -5.3% |
| 2014 | 17,977 | +10.3% |
| 2015 | 12,173 | -32.3% |
| 2016 | 13,552 | +11.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 123.33 | 105 | 155 | 3 |
| 1980s | 263.7 | 124 | 657 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,095 | 712 | 1,307 | 3 |
| 2000s | 6,081 | 3,622 | 9,710 | 5 |
| 2010s | 14,690 | 11,546 | 17,977 | 7 |
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 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Burundi?
- Repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Burundi was 13,552 in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 17,977 in 2014.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 105 in 1977.
- How does Burundi rank for repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Burundi ranks 21st out of 96 countries with data for 2016.
- Is repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 155.5%. 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 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release