Average Years of Schooling in Pulang Pisau Regency Increases to 8.27 Years

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Pulang Pisau, Central Kalimantan, reached 8.27 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), the AYS for residents in this region is below the average for Central Kalimantan Province, which reached 8.73 years in 2023.

The AYS for Pulang Pisau residents increased by 0.01 years (0.12%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.26 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.57 years (7.4%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Pulang Pisau only attends school up to the eighth grade. However, this AYS is still below the national average AYS of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 13 other districts/cities in Central Kalimantan Province, Pulang Pisau's AYS is ranked 9th. The region with the highest AYS in the province is Palangkaraya City (11.65 years), while the lowest AYS is in Murung Raya Regency (7.81 years).

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

1. Palangkaraya City: 11.65 years
2. Barito Timur Regency: 9.45 years
3. Gunung Mas Regency: 9.25 years
4. Barito Selatan Regency: 9.13 years
5. Barito Utara Regency: 8.91 years