Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Burundi
Burundi: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both was 32.8% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Burundi, 1971–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Burundi is 32.8%, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of up 11.6% on the previous year and down 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Burundi peaked at 33.3% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.4%, in 1971.
That places Burundi 3rd out of 190 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.
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Burundi, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3.4% | — |
| 1976 | 6.9% | +103.1% |
| 1978 | 5.6% | -18.5% |
| 1979 | 4.6% | -17.4% |
| 1982 | 4.9% | +6.2% |
| 1983 | 10.2% | +107.7% |
| 1984 | 8.3% | -18.6% |
| 1985 | 9.5% | +14.6% |
| 1987 | 11.5% | +20.8% |
| 1988 | 14.3% | +24.8% |
| 1989 | 11.9% | -17.1% |
| 1991 | 12.5% | +5.0% |
| 1992 | 14.3% | +14.7% |
| 2003 | 28.9% | +101.6% |
| 2004 | 31.7% | +9.8% |
| 2005 | 31.8% | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 33.3% | +4.7% |
| 2010 | 31.1% | -6.8% |
| 2011 | 29.1% | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 27.4% | -5.8% |
| 2013 | 26.6% | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 12.3% | -53.8% |
| 2015 | 19.3% | +57.1% |
| 2016 | 22.4% | +16.0% |
| 2017 | 25.6% | +14.2% |
| 2018 | 29.4% | +14.9% |
| 2019 | 32.8% | +11.6% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 32.8% is above the median for low income countries, which is 10.9%, 3.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 32.8% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 10.9%, 3.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.1% | 3.4% | 6.9% | 4 |
| 1980s | 10.1% | 4.9% | 14.3% | 7 |
| 1990s | 13.4% | 12.5% | 14.3% | 2 |
| 2000s | 31.4% | 28.9% | 33.3% | 4 |
| 2010s | 25.6% | 12.3% | 32.8% | 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 repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Burundi?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Burundi was 32.8% in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 33.3% in 2008.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.4% in 1971.
- How does Burundi rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Burundi ranks 3rd out of 190 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.6%. 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 Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release