Average Years of Schooling in Tidore Islands City Reached 9.97 Years in 2023

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Tidore Kepulauan City, North Maluku, was 9.97 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this region is above the average for North Maluku Province, which was 9.26 years in 2023.

The AYS for residents of Tidore Kepulauan City increased by 0.01 years (0.1%) compared to the previous year, which was 9.96 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the AYS has increased by 0.34 years (3.53%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Tidore Kepulauan City only attended school up to the ninth grade. This AYS is better than the national average AYS of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to the other 9 regencies/cities in North Maluku Province, Tidore Kepulauan City's AYS is ranked second. The region in the province with the highest AYS is Ternate City (12.07 years), while the lowest AYS is Morotai Island Regency (7.55 years).

The following is a list of the highest AYS in 5 regencies/cities in North Maluku Province in 2023.

1. Ternate City: 12.07 years
2. Tidore Kepulauan City: 9.97 years
3. Central Halmahera Regency: 9.19 years
4. Sula Islands Regency: 9.04 years
5. East Halmahera Regency: 8.66 years