Burundi Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Burundi's secondary enrollment was 44.92% in 2020, ranked 135th globally. This represents a 7.4% increase from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2020.
Overview
Burundi's secondary enrollment stood at 44.92% in 2020, a rise of +3.08pp from 2019. Burundi ranked 135th globally.
Burundi’s secondary school enrollment has risen dramatically from a mere 1.70 % in 1971 to 44.92 % in 2020, placing the country 135th in the world. The long‑term upward trajectory peaked at 48.22 % in 2017 after a brief all‑time trough of 1.40 % in 1973, illustrating the impact of successive education reforms and expanding public‑sector capacity over four decades. Compared with peers of similar rank, Burundi’s 2020 enrollment is marginally higher than Senegal’s 44.79 % and Papua New Guinea’s 44.55 %, yet still below the 51.80 % recorded by Guatemala and the 51.82 % of Cambodia, suggesting room for further progress. The sustained increase reflects both demographic pressures and targeted policy interventions such as the 2006 Education Strategic Plan, which emphasized universal secondary access. Continued investment in school infrastructure, teacher training, and scholarship schemes will be essential to push enrollment beyond the recent peak and narrow the gap with higher‑performing peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 44.92% | +3.08pp | #135 |
| 2019 | 41.84% | −4.50pp | #133 |
| 2018 | 46.33% | −1.89pp | #127 |
| 2017 | 48.22% | +0.75pp | #125 |
| 2016 | 47.47% | +3.54pp | #130 |
| 2015 | 43.94% | +3.67pp | #137 |
| 2014 | 40.26% | +6.05pp | #138 |
| 2013 | 34.21% | +4.64pp | #134 |
| 2012 | 29.57% | +2.78pp | #143 |
| 2011 | 26.79% | +3.03pp | #148 |
| 2010 | 23.76% | +2.87pp | #144 |
| 2009 | 20.89% | +5.56pp | #140 |
| 2007 | 15.34% | +1.00pp | #146 |
| 2006 | 14.34% | +1.36pp | #141 |
| 2005 | 12.98% | +1.17pp | #150 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burundi matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burundi's secondary enrollment was 44.92% in 2020. Ranked 135th globally. This represents a 7.4% increase from the previous year.
Burundi's secondary enrollment peaked at 48.22% in 2017.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Burundi was 1.40% in 1973.
Burundi ranks 135th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The secondary enrollment of Burundi in 2020 was 44.92%. This ranks 135th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burundi_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Burundi Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burundi/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}