Average Length of Schooling for Gunung Sitoli City Residents Rises to 8.76 Years

The average length of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 and over in Gunung Sitoli City, North Sumatra, reached 8.76 years in 2024.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS for residents in the area is below the average for North Sumatra Province, which reached 9.93 years in 2024.

The RLS for Gunung Sitoli City residents increased by 0.11 years (1.27%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.65 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the RLS has increased by 0.18 years (2.1%).

This RLS indicates that the average resident of Gunung Sitoli City only attends school up to the 8th grade. However, this RLS is still below the national average RLS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 32 other regencies/cities in North Sumatra Province, Gunung Sitoli City's RLS is in the 27th position. Other areas in the province with the highest RLS are Pematang Siantar City (11.82 years), while the lowest RLS is Nias Regency (6.4 years).

Here is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in North Sumatra Province with the highest RLS in 2024.

1. Pematang Siantar City: 11.82 years
2. Medan City: 11.79 years
3. Binjai City: 11.2 years
4. Padang Sidimpuan City: 11.13 years
5. Tebing Tinggi City: 10.87 years

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