Sumenep Residents' Average Years of Schooling Still Below National Average

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Sumenep, East Java, reached 5.94 years in 2023.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS in this region is below the average for East Java Province, which reached 8.11 years in 2023.

The AYS for Sumenep residents increased by 0.01 years (0.17%) compared to the previous year, which was 5.93 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.71 years (13.58%).

This AYS indicates that the average Sumenep resident only attends school up to the 5th grade of elementary school. However, this AYS is still below the national average of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 37 other regencies/cities in East Java Province, Sumenep's AYS ranks 37th. The region with the highest AYS in the province is Madiun City (11.82 years), while the lowest is Sampang Regency (5.07 years).

The following is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in East Java Province with the highest AYS in 2023:

1. Madiun City: 11.82 years
2. Mojokerto City: 11.05 years
3. Malang City: 10.94 years
4. Sidoarjo Regency: 10.78 years
5. Blitar City: 10.78 years