Average Years of Schooling in Pakpak Bharat Regency Up to 7th Grade in 2024

The average years of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 years and above in Pakpak Bharat, North Sumatra, reached 9.73 years in 2024.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS for residents in the region is below the average for North Sumatra Province, which reached 9.93 years in 2024.

The RLS for Pakpak Bharat residents increased by 0.12 years (1.25%) compared to the previous year, which was 9.61 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the RLS has risen by 1.0 year (11.45%).

This RLS indicates that the average resident of Pakpak Bharat only attended school up to the 9th grade. This RLS is better than the national average RLS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 32 other regencies/cities in North Sumatra Province, Pakpak Bharat's RLS is in 15th position. Other regions in the province with the highest RLS are Pematang Siantar City (11.82 years), while the lowest RLS is Nias Regency (6.4 years).

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

(Read: Average Years of Schooling in North Tapanuli Up to 9th Grade in 2024)