Average Schooling Duration of Katingan Regency Residents Rises to 8.96 Years

The average schooling duration (ASD) of residents aged 25 and over in Katingan, Central Kalimantan was 8.96 years in 2025.

Quoting data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the ASD of residents in this region was equal to the Central Kalimantan provincial average of 8.96 years in 2025.

Katingan's resident ASD increased by 0.01 years (0.11%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.95 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, the ASD has risen by 0.29 years (3.34%).

This ASD indicates that the average Katingan resident only attends school up to the 8th grade level. However, this ASD is still below the national average ASD of 9.07 years in 2025.

When compared to the other 13 regencies/cities in Central Kalimantan Province, Katingan's ASD ranks 5th. Other regions in the province with the highest ASD are Palangkaraya City (11.69 years), while the lowest ASD is Kapuas Regency (8.04 years).

Below is the list of the highest ASD in 5 regencies/cities of Central Kalimantan Province in 2025.

1. Palangkaraya City: 11.69 years
2. East Barito Regency: 9.71 years
3. Gunung Mas Regency: 9.4 years
4. South Barito Regency: 9.35 years
5. Katingan Regency: 8.96 years

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