Average Length of Schooling for Sawahlunto/Sijunjung Residents Reaches 8.62 Years in 2024

The average length of schooling (ALS) for residents aged 25 and above in Sawahlunto/Sijunjung, West Sumatra, reached 8.62 years in 2024.

Citing data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the ALS of the region''s population is below the average for West Sumatra Province, which reached 9.44 years in 2024.

The ALS of Sawahlunto/Sijunjung residents increased by 0.05 years (0.58%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.57 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the ALS has increased by 0.52 years (6.42%).

This ALS indicates that the average Sawahlunto/Sijunjung resident only attends school up to the 8th grade. However, this ALS is still below the national average ALS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 18 other regencies/cities in West Sumatra Province, Sawahlunto/Sijunjung''s ALS is in the 14th position. Other areas in the province with the highest ALS are Padang Panjang City (12.0 years), while the lowest ALS is Solok Regency (7.91 years).

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

1. Padang Panjang City: 12.0 years
2. Bukit Tinggi City : 11.65 years
3. Padang City: 11.63 years
4. Solok City: 11.37 years
5. Pariaman City: 11.06 years

(Read: Expected Length of Schooling in 38 Provinces of Indonesia 2024, DIY Highest)