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Burkina Faso: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Burkina Faso's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 77.17.

That's up 6.8% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 103.81 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2006–2024)

Burkina Faso School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
91.50
Trough
60.38
1-year change
+6.8%
5-year change
-14.1%
-3.0% / yr
10-year change
-8.7%
-0.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
77.1666
72.2386
82.2567
87.0183
87.6988
89.7862
91.5020
89.5118
87.4065
85.1485

About School enrollment, primary (% gross)

Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.

Indicator code: SE.PRM.ENRRCategory: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Burkina Faso's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024?
In 2024, Burkina Faso's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 77.17, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Burkina Faso's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Burkina Faso's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rose 6.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Burkina Faso's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024 was 103.81, so Burkina Faso is below the world average.
What is School enrollment, primary (% gross) and how is it measured?
Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR), CC BY 4.0.