Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Burundi
Burundi: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes was 646,726 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Burundi, 1971–2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2020, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Burundi stood at 646,726.
That represents a change of up 11.0% on the previous year and up 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Burundi peaked at 704,976 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 30,124, in 1973.
That places Burundi 11th out of 205 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Burundi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 39,720 | — |
| 1973 | 30,124 | -24.2% |
| 1974 | 32,234 | +7.0% |
| 1975 | 31,751 | -1.5% |
| 1976 | 33,171 | +4.5% |
| 1977 | 31,468 | -5.1% |
| 1978 | 36,879 | +17.2% |
| 1979 | 39,591 | +7.4% |
| 1980 | 45,762 | +15.6% |
| 1981 | 53,107 | +16.1% |
| 1982 | 59,477 | +12.0% |
| 1983 | 47,158 | -20.7% |
| 1984 | 42,582 | -9.7% |
| 1985 | 53,086 | +24.7% |
| 1986 | 68,476 | +29.0% |
| 1987 | 81,266 | +18.7% |
| 1988 | 98,403 | +21.1% |
| 1989 | 140,212 | +42.5% |
| 1990 | 132,376 | -5.6% |
| 1991 | 137,802 | +4.1% |
| 1992 | 145,226 | +5.4% |
| 1993 | 154,244 | +6.2% |
| 2000 | 177,796 | +15.3% |
| 2001 | 184,044 | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 215,200 | +16.9% |
| 2003 | 237,027 | +10.1% |
| 2004 | 281,587 | +18.8% |
| 2005 | 315,277 | +12.0% |
| 2006 | 382,052 | +21.2% |
| 2007 | 476,439 | +24.7% |
| 2008 | 541,109 | +13.6% |
| 2009 | 562,071 | +3.9% |
| 2010 | 623,277 | +10.9% |
| 2011 | 704,976 | +13.1% |
| 2012 | 655,053 | -7.1% |
| 2013 | 582,537 | -11.1% |
| 2014 | 496,373 | -14.8% |
| 2015 | 468,406 | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 464,933 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 507,982 | +9.3% |
| 2018 | 558,385 | +9.9% |
| 2019 | 582,744 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 646,726 | +11.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 34,367 | 30,124 | 39,720 | 8 |
| 1980s | 68,953 | 42,582 | 140,212 | 10 |
| 1990s | 142,412 | 132,376 | 154,244 | 4 |
| 2000s | 337,260 | 177,796 | 562,071 | 10 |
| 2010s | 564,467 | 464,933 | 704,976 | 10 |
| 2020s | 646,726 | 646,726 | 646,726 | 1 |
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More education data for Burundi
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,024 tertiary education (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 43,226 (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 53.5% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 44.0% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Burundi?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Burundi was 646,726 in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 704,976 in 2011.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 30,124 in 1973.
- How does Burundi rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Burundi ranks 11th out of 205 countries with data for 2020.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.8%. 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 primary education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release