Average Years of Schooling of Teluk Bintuni Regency Residents up to Grade IX in 2023

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Teluk Bintuni, West Papua, was 8.51 years in 2023.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this region is above the average for West Papua Province, which was 7.93 years in 2023.

The AYS for Teluk Bintuni residents increased by 0.16 years (1.92%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.35 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.74 years (9.52%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Teluk Bintuni only attends school up to the eighth grade. However, this AYS is still below the national average of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to five other regencies/cities in West Papua Province, Teluk Bintuni's AYS ranks fourth. The region with the highest AYS in the province is Sorong City (11.5 years), while the lowest is Pegunungan Arfak Regency (5.51 years).

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

1. Sorong City: 11.5 years
2. Fakfak Regency: 9.17 years
3. Manokwari Regency: 8.54 years
4. Teluk Bintuni Regency: 8.51 years
5. South Manokwari Regency: 6.96 years