Geographic performance tells a story of narrowing regional divides. The coastal belt maintained strong averages, while central and northern departments showed notable year-over-year gains. The table below outlines how regional clusters performed during the 2026 examination season, highlighting female eligibility trends and baseline pass brackets.
| Department / Region | Overall Eligibility Rate (%) | Leading Demographic | Primary Performance Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littoral (Cotonou) | 71.85% | Female Candidates | Advanced infrastructure & high school density |
| Atlantique | 68.40% | Female Candidates | Semi-urban growth & regional tutoring networks |
| Ouémé | 65.12% | Balanced parity | Public-private institutional partnerships |
| Borgou | 61.70% | Male Candidates | Targeted remedial programs in urban hubs |
| National Average | 64.14% | Female Candidates | Nationwide curriculum standardization |
Urban enclaves continue to post the highest aggregate totals, but the margin separating coastal schools from northern districts has contracted. In previous cycles, gaps between the leading and lagging departments regularly exceeded fifteen percentage points. In 2026, that spread dropped into the single digits, signaling that baseline curriculum mastery is becoming more uniform across the country.
