Average Years of Schooling of Kutai Kartanegara Regency Residents up to Grade IX in 2023

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Kutai Kartanegara, East Kalimantan, was 9.26 years in 2023.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS in this region is below the average for East Kalimantan Province, which was 9.99 years in 2023.

The AYS for Kutai Kartanegara residents increased by 0.02 years (0.22%) compared to the previous year, which was 9.24 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.42 years (4.75%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Kutai Kartanegara only attends school up to the ninth grade. This AYS is better than the national average AYS of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to the 13 other districts/cities in East Kalimantan Province, Kutai Kartanegara's AYS ranks 8th. The region with the highest AYS in the province is Balikpapan City (10.93 years), while the lowest AYS is Nunukan Regency (8.26 years).

The following is a list of the top 5 districts/cities in East Kalimantan Province with the highest AYS in 2023:

1. Balikpapan City: 10.93 years
2. Samarinda City: 10.93 years
3. Bontang City: 10.92 years
4. Tarakan City: 10.36 years
5. Berau Regency: 9.56 years