Average Years of Schooling in Tangerang City Rises to 10.91 Years

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Tangerang City, Banten reached 10.91 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this region is above the average for Banten Province, which reached 9.15 years in 2023.

The AYS for residents of Tangerang City increased by 0.07 years (0.65%) compared to the previous year, which was 10.84 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.4 years (3.81%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Tangerang City only attends school up to the 10th grade. This AYS is better than the national average AYS of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 7 other regencies/cities in Banten Province, Tangerang City's AYS is ranked second. The other region in the province with the highest AYS is South Tangerang City (11.85 years), while the lowest AYS is Lebak Regency (6.6 years).

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

1. South Tangerang City: 11.85 years
2. Tangerang City: 10.91 years
3. Cilegon City: 10.38 years
4. Tangerang Regency: 8.93 years
5. Serang City: 8.91 years