Average Schooling Duration of Penajam Paser Utara Residents Rises to 8.72 Years

The average schooling duration (RLS) of residents aged 25 and over in Penajam Paser Utara, East Kalimantan reached 8.72 years in 2025.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS of the region's residents is below the East Kalimantan provincial average of 10.1 years in 2025.

The RLS of Penajam Paser Utara residents increased by 0.15 years (1.75%) compared to the previous year's 8.57 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, the RLS has increased by 0.44 years (5.31%).

This RLS indicates that the average Penajam Paser Utara resident only attends school up to the 8th grade. However, this RLS is still below the national average of 9.07 years in 2025.

When compared to the other 9 regencies/cities in East Kalimantan Province, Penajam Paser Utara's RLS ranks 9th. The other region in the province with the highest RLS is Balikpapan City (11.04 years), while the lowest RLS is in Mahakam Hulu Regency (8.71 years).

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

1. Balikpapan City: 11.04 years
2. Samarinda City: 11.04 years
3. Bontang City: 11.03 years
4. Berau Regency: 9.58 years
5. East Kutai Regency: 9.48 years

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