Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Burundi

Burundi: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes was 4,815 in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
4,815
Change on year
down 28.6%
World rank
116th
of 183 countries
All-time high
6,747
in 2023
All-time low
102
in 1971
Years of data
34
1971–2025

Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Burundi, 1971–2025

02.0k4.0k6.0k1971199820251971: 1021972: 1081973: 1081974: 1651975: 2151976: 2231979: 2481980: 2311985: 4471986: 4671987: 4621988: 4771989: 5001991: 4361992: 5391993: 5561999: 3792000: 5242001: 5072002: 6082003: 6122004: 6692005: 1.1k2009: 1.5k2010: 1.8k2012: 1.8k2013: 1.8k2014: 3.1k2015: 2.0k2016: 2.6k2017: 3.1k2018: 3.5k2023: 6.7k2025: 4.8k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

In 2025, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Burundi stood at 4,815.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 28.6% on the previous year and up 137.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Burundi peaked at 6,747 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 102, in 1971.

Burundi ranks 116th of 183 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 167 102 248 7
1980s 430.67 231 500 6
1990s 477.5 379 556 4
2000s 779.71 507 1,487 7
2010s 2,466 1,784 3,456 8
2020s 5,781 4,815 6,747 2

Countries ranked near Burundi

  1. 113 Niger 5,512 compare
  2. 114 Moldova, Republic of 5,158 compare
  3. 115 Togo 4,872 compare
  4. 117 Estonia 4,794 compare
  5. 118 Chad 4,757 compare
  6. 119 North Macedonia 4,496 compare

See the full ranking of 406 places β†’

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All data for Burundi β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Burundi?
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Burundi was 4,815 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Burundi?
The highest recorded value was 6,747 in 2023.
What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Burundi?
The lowest recorded value was 102 in 1971.
How does Burundi rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
Burundi ranks 116th out of 183 countries with data for 2025.
Is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Burundi?
Over the last ten years it is up 137.2%. 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 Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
406 places, 14,938 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release