Average Years of Schooling in Binjai City Rises to 11.19 Years

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Binjai City, North Sumatra, reached 11.19 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this area is above the average for North Sumatra Province, which reached 9.82 years in 2023.

The AYS for Binjai City residents increased by 0.01 years (0.09%) compared to the previous year, which was 11.18 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.44 years (4.09%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Binjai City only attends school up to grade XI. This AYS is better than the national average AYS of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 32 other regencies/cities in North Sumatra Province, Binjai City's AYS is ranked 3rd. Other areas in the province with the highest AYS are Medan City (11.62 years), while the lowest AYS is Nias Regency (6.14 years).

The following is a list of the highest AYS in the top 5 regencies/cities in North Sumatra Province in 2023:

1. Medan City: 11.62 years
2. Pematang Siantar City: 11.58 years
3. Binjai City: 11.19 years
4. Padang Sidempuan City: 11.12 years
5. Tebing Tinggi City: 10.86 years