Average Schooling Duration of Kapuas Regency Residents Reaches 8.04 Years in 2025

The average schooling duration (RLS) of residents aged 25 and over in Kapuas, Central Kalimantan was 8.04 years in 2025.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS of residents in this region was below the Central Kalimantan provincial average of 8.96 years in 2025.

The RLS of Kapuas residents increased by 0.11 years (1.39%) compared to the previous year, which was 7.93 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, the RLS has increased by 0.45 years (5.93%).

This RLS indicates that Kapuas residents, on average, only attend school up to the 8th grade level. However, this RLS is still below the national average RLS of 9.07 years in 2025.

When compared to the other 13 regencies/cities in Central Kalimantan Province, Kapuas' RLS ranks 14th. The other region in the province with the highest RLS is Palangkaraya City (11.69 years), while the lowest RLS is Kapuas Regency (8.04 years).

Below is the list of the highest RLS in 5 regencies/cities of Central Kalimantan Province in 2025.

1. Palangkaraya City: 11.69 years
2. East Barito Regency: 9.71 years
3. Gunung Mas Regency: 9.4 years
4. South Barito Regency: 9.35 years
5. Katingan Regency: 8.96 years

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