Burkina Faso education statistics
Literacy, enrolment, spending for Burkina Faso: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Burkina Faso | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult literacy | 41.6% | 2023 | #131 of 136 | 87.7% |
| Primary enrolment (gross) | 77.2% | 2024 | #192 of 200 | 102.2% |
| Secondary enrolment (gross) | 30.0% | 2024 | #189 of 195 | 77.3% |
| University enrolment (gross) | 10.0% | 2024 | #157 of 183 | 43.6% |
| Education spending, % of GDP | 5.3% | 2023 | #43 of 190 | 3.6% |
Education: world rankings · Burkina Faso population
Education in nearby countries: Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, DR Congo, Tanzania