Average Length of Schooling in Humbang Hasundutan Reaches 10.13 Years in 2024

The average length of schooling (ALS) for residents aged 25 years and above in Humbang Hasundutan, North Sumatra, was 10.13 years in 2024.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the ALS of residents in the region was above the North Sumatra Province average of 9.93 years in 2024.

The ALS of Humbang Hasundutan residents increased by 0.12 years (1.2%) compared to the previous year, which was 10.01 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the ALS has increased by 0.6 years (6.3%).

This ALS indicates that the average resident of Humbang Hasundutan only attended school up to the 10th grade. This ALS is better than the national average ALS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 32 other regencies/cities in North Sumatra Province, Humbang Hasundutan's ALS is in 10th position. Other areas in the province with the highest ALS are Pematang Siantar City (11.82 years), while the lowest ALS is Nias Regency (6.4 years).

Here is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in North Sumatra Province with the highest ALS in 2024.

1. Pematang Siantar City: 11.82 years
2. Medan City: 11.79 years
3. Binjai City: 11.2 years
4. Padang Sidimpuan City: 11.13 years
5. Tebing Tinggi City: 10.87 years

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