Average Length of Schooling in West Pasaman Up to Grade VII in 2024

The average length of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 and over in West Pasaman, West Sumatra, was 8.99 years in 2024.

Citing data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS of the region''s residents was below the average for West Sumatra Province, which was 9.44 years in 2024.

West Pasaman''s RLS increased by 0.18 years (2.04%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.81 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the RLS increased by 0.93 years (11.54%).

This RLS indicates that the average resident of West Pasaman only attended school up to the 8th grade. This RLS is better than the national average RLS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 18 other regencies/cities in West Sumatra Province, West Pasaman''s RLS ranks 10th. Other regions in the province with the highest RLS are Padang Panjang City (12.0 years), while the lowest RLS is Solok Regency (7.91 years).

The following is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in West Sumatra Province with the highest RLS in 2024.

1. Padang Panjang City: 12.0 years
2. Bukit Tinggi City: 11.65 years
3. Padang City: 11.63 years
4. Solok City: 11.37 years
5. Pariaman City: 11.06 years

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