Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Burundi
Burundi: Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 30.2% in 2019. ▬ Flat
Latest (2019)
30.2%
Change on year
up 14.4%
World rank
3rd
of 171 countries
All-time high
43.7%
in 1980
All-time low
16.7%
in 1972
Years of data
35
1972–2019
Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Burundi, 1972–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Burundi recorded 30.2% for repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in 2019.
That represents a change of up 14.4% on the previous year and down 27.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Burundi peaked at 43.7% in 1980 and was at its lowest, 16.7%, in 1972.
That places Burundi 3rd out of 171 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.
Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Burundi, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 16.7% | — |
| 1973 | 24.2% | +45.1% |
| 1974 | 27.8% | +15.0% |
| 1975 | 31.6% | +13.6% |
| 1976 | 32.3% | +2.3% |
| 1977 | 39.3% | +21.6% |
| 1978 | 36.0% | -8.5% |
| 1979 | 41.3% | +14.8% |
| 1980 | 43.7% | +6.0% |
| 1982 | 31.3% | -28.5% |
| 1987 | 28.8% | -8.1% |
| 1988 | 38.5% | +33.8% |
| 1989 | 31.7% | -17.7% |
| 1990 | 28.2% | -10.9% |
| 1991 | 29.6% | +4.8% |
| 1992 | 28.2% | -4.7% |
| 2000 | 32.2% | +14.1% |
| 2001 | 33.7% | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 34.9% | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 37.1% | +6.2% |
| 2004 | 38.6% | +4.2% |
| 2006 | 42.2% | +9.1% |
| 2007 | 42.5% | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 41.3% | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 41.8% | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 42.7% | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 36.8% | -13.8% |
| 2012 | 29.8% | -19.1% |
| 2013 | 26.7% | -10.3% |
| 2014 | 25.7% | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 24.2% | -6.0% |
| 2016 | 22.9% | -5.3% |
| 2017 | 25.7% | +12.4% |
| 2018 | 26.4% | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 30.2% | +14.4% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 30.2% is above the median for low income countries, which is 10.9%, 2.8× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 30.2% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.5%, 3.6× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 31.2% | 16.7% | 41.3% | 8 |
| 1980s | 34.8% | 28.8% | 43.7% | 5 |
| 1990s | 28.7% | 28.2% | 29.6% | 3 |
| 2000s | 38.3% | 32.2% | 42.5% | 9 |
| 2010s | 29.1% | 22.9% | 42.7% | 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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Burundi?
- Repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Burundi was 30.2% in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 43.7% in 1980.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.7% in 1972.
- How does Burundi rank for repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Burundi ranks 3rd out of 171 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Burundi data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release