Average Years of Schooling in North Bolaang Mongondow Regency Still Below National Average

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in North Bolaang Mongondow, North Sulawesi was 8.63 years in 2025.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS of residents in this region was below the North Sulawesi provincial average of 9.91 years in 2025.

The AYS of North Bolaang Mongondow residents increased by 0.02 years (0.23%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.61 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.23 years (2.74%).

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

When compared to the other 14 regencies/cities in North Sulawesi Province, North Bolaang Mongondow's AYS ranks 12th. The other regions in the province with the highest AYS are Manado City (11.52 years), while the lowest AYS is East Bolaang Mongondow Regency (8.3 years).

Here is the list of the highest AYS in 5 regencies/cities of North Sulawesi Province in 2025.

1. Manado City: 11.52 years
2. Tomohon City: 11.04 years
3. Kotamobagu City: 10.36 years
4. North Minahasa Regency: 10.36 years
5. Minahasa Regency: 10.25 years

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