Average Years of Schooling in Banjar Regency up to Grade VIII in 2023

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Banjar, South Kalimantan, was 7.94 years in 2023.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this region was below the average for South Kalimantan Province, which was 8.55 years in 2023.

The AYS for Banjar residents increased by 0.23 years (2.98%) compared to the previous year, which was 7.71 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS increased by 0.65 years (8.92%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Banjar only attended school up to the seventh grade. However, this AYS is still below the national average AYS of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to the other 12 districts/cities in South Kalimantan Province, Banjar's AYS ranked 8th. The area with the highest AYS in the province was Banjar Baru City (10.99 years), while the lowest AYS was in Kota Baru Regency (7.55 years).

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

1. Banjar Baru City: 10.99 years
2. Banjarmasin City: 10.24 years
3. Tabalong Regency: 9.14 years
4. Tanah Bumbu Regency: 8.3 years
5. Hulu Sungai Tengah Regency: 8.29 years