Persistence to last grade of primary in Burundi

Burundi: Persistence to last grade of primary was 43.8% in 2017. ▼ Falling

Latest (2017)
43.8%
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
94th
of 99 countries
All-time high
53.8%
in 2000
All-time low
43.2%
in 2016
Years of data
9
2000–2017

Persistence to last grade of primary in Burundi, 2000–2017

02040602000200820172000: 53.82010: 50.72011: 43.82012: 492013: 52.62014: 44.62015: 44.32016: 43.22017: 43.8

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for persistence to last grade of primary in Burundi is 43.8%, measured in 2017.

That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and down 13.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persistence to last grade of primary in Burundi peaked at 53.8% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 43.2%, in 2016.

That places Burundi 94th out of 99 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Persistence to last grade of primary in Burundi, year by year

Annual values for Persistence to last grade of primary (% of cohort) in Burundi, 2000 to 2017.
Year Value Change
2000 53.8%
2010 50.7% -5.8%
2011 43.8% -13.6%
2012 49.0% +12.0%
2013 52.6% +7.2%
2014 44.6% -15.2%
2015 44.3% -0.5%
2016 43.2% -2.5%
2017 43.8% +1.2%

Burundi compared with similar countries

  • Burundi's 43.8% is below the median for low income countries, which is 54.7%, 80% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
  • Burundi's 43.8% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 62.4%, 70% of the median. (22 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 53.8% 53.8% 53.8% 1
2010s 46.5% 43.2% 52.6% 8

Countries ranked near Burundi

  1. 91 Malawi 54.1% compare
  2. 92 Togo 52.8% compare
  3. 93 Benin 47.5% compare
  4. 95 Mozambique 38.9% compare
  5. 96 Cameroon 38.0% compare
  6. 97 Uganda 35.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is persistence to last grade of primary in Burundi?
Persistence to last grade of primary in Burundi was 43.8% in 2017, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest persistence to last grade of primary recorded in Burundi?
The highest recorded value was 53.8% in 2000.
What is the lowest persistence to last grade of primary recorded in Burundi?
The lowest recorded value was 43.2% in 2016.
How does Burundi rank for persistence to last grade of primary?
Burundi ranks 94th out of 99 countries with data for 2017.
Is persistence to last grade of primary rising or falling in Burundi?
Over the last ten years it is down 13.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Burundi data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Persistence to last grade of primary (% of cohort). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Persistence to last grade of primary (% of cohort)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
101 places, 750 data points, 1990–2018
Last refreshed