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Burkina Faso Primary Enrollment

School enrollment, primary (% gross)  SE.PRM.ENRR

70.52% −6.64pp (-8.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #180 Global Peak 91.50% (2018) Source World Bank

Burkina Faso Primary Enrollment (1971–2025)

Overview

Burkina Faso's primary enrollment stood at 70.52% in 2025, a decline of +6.64pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 70.52% by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 180th globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Enrollment YoY change Rank
2027* trend 63.35% - -
2026* trend 66.94% - -
2025* trend 70.52% - -
2025 70.52% −6.64pp #180
2024 77.17% +4.93pp #91
2023 72.24% −10.02pp #157
2022 82.26% −4.76pp #155
2021 87.02% −0.68pp #149
2020 87.70% −2.09pp #153
2019 89.79% −1.72pp #151
2018 91.50% +1.99pp #146
2017 89.51% +2.11pp #148
2016 87.41% +2.26pp #159
2015 85.15% +0.59pp #158
2014 84.55% +1.26pp #159
2013 83.29% +1.31pp #153
2012 81.98% +2.25pp #161
2011 79.73% +3.33pp #162
Show all years (1971-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 10.7% Real rate -3.8%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Burkina Faso matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burkina Faso's primary enrollment?

Burkina Faso's primary enrollment was 70.52% in 2025. Ranked 180th globally. This represents a 8.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest primary enrollment in Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso's primary enrollment peaked at 91.50% in 2018.

What was the lowest primary enrollment in Burkina Faso?

The lowest primary enrollment in Burkina Faso was 12.49% in 1971.

How does Burkina Faso rank in primary enrollment?

Burkina Faso ranks 180th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for primary enrollment?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected primary enrollment of Burkina Faso in 2025?

Burkina Faso's primary enrollment is projected to reach 70.52% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary enrollment of Burkina Faso in 2025?

The primary enrollment of Burkina Faso in 2025 was 70.52%. This ranks 180th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_primary-enrollment, title = {Burkina Faso Primary Enrollment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/primary-enrollment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }