Average Years of Schooling for Solok Residents Up to Class VII in 2024

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 years and above in Solok, West Sumatra, was 7.91 years in 2024.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for the region''s residents was below the West Sumatra provincial average of 9.44 years in 2024.

Solok''s AYS increased by 0.01 years (0.13%) compared to the previous year, which was 7.9 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, the AYS increased by 0.06 years (0.76%).

This AYS indicates that the average Solok resident only attended school up to the seventh grade. However, this AYS is still below the national average AYS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 18 other regencies/cities in West Sumatra Province, Solok''s AYS ranked 19th. Other regions in the province with the highest AYS include Padang Panjang City (12.0 years), while the lowest AYS was Solok Regency (7.91 years).

Below is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities with the highest AYS in West Sumatra Province 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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