Average Years of Schooling in Pematang Siantar City Reached 11.58 Years in 2023

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Pematang Siantar City, North Sumatra, reached 11.58 years in 2023.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS in this region is above the average for North Sumatra Province, which reached 9.82 years in 2023.

The AYS for residents of Pematang Siantar City increased by 0.27 years (2.39%) compared to the previous year, which was 11.31 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.5 years (4.51%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Pematang Siantar City only attends school up to the 11th grade. This AYS is better than the national average AYS of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 32 other regencies/cities in North Sumatra Province, Pematang Siantar City's AYS is ranked second. The other area in the province with the highest AYS is Medan City (11.62 years), while the lowest AYS is in Nias Regency (6.14 years).

The following is a list of the highest AYS in 5 regencies/cities in North Sumatra Province in 2023:

1. Medan City: 11.62 years
2. Pematang Siantar City: 11.58 years
3. Binjai City: 11.19 years
4. Padang Sidempuan City: 11.12 years
5. Tebing Tinggi City: 10.86 years