Average Length of Schooling in Tanjung Balai City Reaches 9.69 Years in 2024

The average length of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 and above in Tanjung Balai City, North Sumatra, was 9.69 years in 2024.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS of the region's population was below the North Sumatra Province average of 9.93 years in 2024.

The RLS of Tanjung Balai City residents increased by 0.01 years (0.1%) compared to the previous year, which was 9.68 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the RLS increased by 0.43 years (4.64%).

This RLS indicates that the average resident of Tanjung Balai City only attended school up to the 9th grade. This RLS is better than the national average RLS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 32 other regencies/cities in North Sumatra Province, Tanjung Balai City's RLS is in 16th 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).

The following 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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