Average Schooling Duration in Ketapang Still Below National Average

The average schooling duration (ASD) of residents aged 25 and over in Ketapang, West Kalimantan was 7.99 years in 2025.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the ASD of the region's population was below the West Kalimantan provincial average of 8.07 years in 2025.

Ketapang's population ASD increased by 0.31 years (4.04%) compared to the previous year, which was 7.68 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, the ASD has risen by 0.68 years (9.3%).

This ASD indicates that the average Ketapang resident only attended school up to the 7th grade. However, this ASD is still below the national average ASD of 9.07 years in 2025.

When compared to the other 13 regencies/cities in West Kalimantan, Ketapang's ASD ranks 5th. The other regions in the province with the highest ASD are Pontianak City (10.48 years), while the lowest ASD is in North Kayong Regency (6.55 years).

Below is the list of the top 5 regencies/cities with the highest ASD in West Kalimantan Province in 2025.

1. Pontianak City: 10.48 years
2. Singkawang City: 8.58 years
3. Melawi Regency: 8.05 years
4. Kapuas Hulu Regency: 8.04 years
5. Ketapang Regency: 7.99 years

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