Average Length of Schooling in Sabang City Rises to 11.22 Years

The average length of schooling (ALS) for residents aged 25 years and over in Sabang City, Aceh reached 11.22 years in 2024.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the ALS of the region's residents is above the Aceh Province average, which reached 9.64 years in 2024.

The ALS of Sabang City residents increased by 0.02 years (0.18%) compared to the previous year's 11.2 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the ALS has increased by 0.09 years (0.81%).

This ALS indicates that the average resident of Sabang City only attended school up to Grade XI. This ALS is better than the national average ALS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 22 other regencies/cities in Aceh Province, Sabang City's ALS is in 4th position. Other regions in the province with the highest ALS are Banda Aceh City (13.1 years), while the lowest ALS is Subulussalam City (8.43 years).

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

1. Banda Aceh City: 13.1 years
2. Lhokseumawe City: 11.31 years
3. Langsa City: 11.28 years
4. Sabang City: 11.22 years
5. Aceh Besar Regency: 10.37 years

(Read: Average Length of Schooling for Aceh Besar Residents Up to Grade IX in 2024)