Average Length of Schooling in Indragiri Hilir Regency Reaches 7.32 Years in 2024

The average length of schooling (ALS) for residents aged 25 years and over in Indragiri Hilir, Riau, reached 7.32 years in 2024.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the ALS of the population in the region is below the Riau Province average, which reached 9.43 years in 2024.

The ALS of Indragiri Hilir residents increased by 0.01 years (0.14%) compared to the previous year''s 7.31 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the ALS increased by 0.1 years (1.39%).

This ALS indicates that the average resident of Indragiri Hilir only attended school up to grade VII. However, this ALS is still below the national average ALS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 11 other regencies/cities in Riau Province, Indragiri Hilir''s ALS is in the 12th position. Other regions in the province with the highest ALS are Pekanbaru City (11.96 years), while the lowest ALS is Indragiri Hilir Regency (7.32 years).

The following is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in Riau Province with the highest ALS in 2024.

1. Pekanbaru City: 11.96 years
2. Dumai City: 10.29 years
3. Siak Regency: 9.92 years
4. Bengkalis Regency: 9.74 years
5. Kampar Regency: 9.58 years

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