Average Length of Schooling for Batang Hari Residents Reached 8.35 Years in 2024

The average length of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 and above in Batang Hari, Jambi reached 8.35 years in 2024.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS for residents in the region was below the Jambi Province average, which reached 8.9 years in 2024.

Batang Hari's RLS increased by 0.13 years (1.58%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.22 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the RLS increased by 0.5 years (6.37%).

This RLS indicates that the average Batang Hari resident only attended school up to the 8th grade. However, this RLS is still below the national average RLS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 10 other regencies/cities in Jambi Province, Batang Hari's RLS is in 8th position. Other areas in the province with the largest RLS are Jambi City (11.51 years), while the lowest RLS is Tanjung Jabung Timur Regency (7.7 years).

Here is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in Jambi Province by RLS in 2024.

1. Jambi City: 11.51 years
2. Sungai Penuh City: 10.48 years
3. Muaro Jambi Regency: 8.7 years
4. Kerinci Regency: 8.6 years
5. Bungo Regency : 8.6 years

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