Average Years of Schooling for Padang City Residents Reaches 11.63 Years in 2024

The average years of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 and above in Padang City, West Sumatra, was 11.63 years in 2024.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS for residents in the region is above the average for West Sumatra Province, which was 9.44 years in 2024.

Padang City''s RLS increased by 0.01 years (0.09%) compared to the previous year''s 11.62 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the RLS has risen by 0.29 years (2.56%).

This RLS indicates that the average resident of Padang City only attended school up to grade XI. This RLS is better than the national average RLS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 18 other regencies/cities in West Sumatra Province, Padang City''s RLS is in 3rd position. Other regions in the province with the highest RLS are Padang Panjang City (12.0 years), while the lowest RLS is Solok Regency (7.91 years).

Here is a list of the top 5 highest RLS in regencies/cities in West Sumatra Province 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

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