The average years of schooling in Sambas Regency reached 6.75 years in 2023.

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Sambas, West Kalimantan, was 6.75 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS in this region is below the West Kalimantan provincial average of 7.71 years in 2023.

The AYS for Sambas residents increased by 0.01 years (0.15%) compared to the previous year, which was 6.74 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.07 years (1.05%).

This AYS indicates that the average Sambas resident only attended school up to the 6th grade of elementary school. However, this AYS is still below the national average of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to the 13 other districts/cities in West Kalimantan Province, Sambas's AYS ranks 13th. The area with the highest AYS in the province is Pontianak City (10.45 years), while the lowest is Kayong Utara Regency (6.35 years).

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

1. Pontianak City: 10.45 years
2. Singkawang City: 8.21 years
3. Kapuas Hulu Regency: 7.82 years
4. Sintang Regency: 7.64 years
5. Ketapang Regency: 7.55 years