Average Years of Schooling of Kutai Timur Regency Residents up to Grade IX in 2023

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Kutai Timur, East Kalimantan, reached 9.45 years in 2023.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this region is below the average for East Kalimantan Province, which reached 9.99 years in 2023.

The AYS for Kutai Timur residents increased by 0.01 years (0.11%) compared to the previous year, which was 9.44 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.37 years (4.07%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Kutai Timur only attends school up to the ninth grade. This AYS is better than the national average AYS of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 13 other districts/cities in East Kalimantan Province, Kutai Timur's AYS is ranked 6th. The region with the highest AYS in the province is Balikpapan City (10.93 years), while the lowest AYS is Nunukan Regency (8.26 years).

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

1. Balikpapan City: 10.93 years
2. Samarinda City: 10.93 years
3. Bontang City: 10.92 years
4. Tarakan City: 10.36 years
5. Berau Regency: 9.56 years