Average Length of Schooling for Jambi City Residents Reaches 11.51 Years in 2024

The average length of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 and over in Jambi City, Jambi was 11.51 years in 2024.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS for residents in the area was above the average for Jambi Province, which was 8.9 years in 2024.

The RLS for Jambi City residents increased by 0.19 years (1.68%) compared to the previous year, which was 11.32 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the RLS has risen by 0.6 years (5.5%).

This RLS indicates that the average resident of Jambi City only attends school up to the 11th grade level. This RLS is better than the national average RLS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 10 other regencies/cities in Jambi Province, Jambi City's RLS is in the first position. Other regions in the province with the largest RLS include Jambi City (11.51 years), while the lowest RLS is Tanjung Jabung Timur Regency (7.7 years).

Here is a list of the highest RLS in 5 regencies/cities of Jambi Province in 2024.

1. Jambi City: 11.51 years
2. Sungai Penuh City: 10.48 years
3. Muaro Jambi Regency: 8.7 years
4. Kerinci Regency: 8.6 years
5. Bungo Regency: 8.6 years

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