Average Years of Schooling for Nunukan Regency Residents up to Grade VIII in 2023

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Nunukan, East Kalimantan, was 8.26 years in 2023.

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

The AYS for Nunukan residents increased by 0.02 years (0.24%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.24 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.53 years (6.86%).

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

Compared to the other 13 districts/cities in East Kalimantan Province, Nunukan's AYS ranks 14th. Samarinda City has the highest AYS in the province (10.93 years), while Nunukan Regency has the lowest (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. Samarinda City: 10.93 years
2. Balikpapan City: 10.93 years
3. Bontang City: 10.92 years
4. Tarakan City: 10.36 years
5. Berau Regency: 9.56 years