Mean Years of Schooling in South Nias Up to 3rd Grade of Elementary School in 2024

The mean years of schooling (MYS) of residents aged 25 years and above in South Nias, North Sumatra, reached 6.52 years in 2024.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the MYS of the region's residents is below the average of North Sumatra Province, which reached 9.93 years in 2024.

The MYS of South Nias residents increased by 0.04 years (0.62%) compared to the previous year's 6.48 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the MYS increased by 0.99 years (17.9%).

This MYS indicates that the average resident of South Nias only attended school up to the 6th grade of elementary school. However, this MYS is still below the national MYS average of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 32 other regencies/cities in North Sumatra Province, South Nias's MYS is in the 32nd position. Other regions in the province with the highest MYS are Pematang Siantar City (11.82 years), while the lowest MYS is Nias Regency (6.4 years).

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

1. Pematang Siantar City: 11.82 years
2. Medan City: 11.79 years
3. Binjai City: 11.2 years
4. Padang Sidimpuan City: 11.13 years
5. Tebing Tinggi City: 10.87 years

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