Burkina Faso Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Burkina Faso's primary enrollment was 70.52% in 2025, ranked 180th globally. This represents a 8.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Burkina Faso's primary enrollment rate has fluctuated significantly over the 54-year coverage period, with the latest value standing at 70.52% in 2025. This ranks the country 180th globally, behind peers such as Mali at 73.17% and British Virgin Islands at 72.51%, but ahead of Niger at 65.24%. The country's all-time peak of 91.50% was achieved in 2018, marking a significant improvement from the trough of 12.49% in 1971. Despite this progress, the current rate still lags behind the peak, suggesting a decline in recent years. In comparison to its peers, Burkina Faso's enrollment rate is closer to that of Niger, indicating a similar challenge in maintaining high enrollment levels. Moving forward, a sustained investment in education infrastructure and policies would be necessary to reverse the decline and propel the primary enrollment rate back towards its 2018 peak.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Burkina Faso's primary enrollment was 70.52% in 2025. Ranked 180th globally. This represents a 8.6% decrease from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's primary enrollment peaked at 91.50% in 2018.
The lowest primary enrollment in Burkina Faso was 12.49% in 1971.
Burkina Faso ranks 180th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burkina Faso's primary enrollment is projected to reach 70.52% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Burkina Faso in 2025 was 70.52%. This ranks 180th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_primary-enrollment,
title = {Burkina Faso Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}