Average Length of Schooling for Sibolga City Residents Reaches 10.45 Years in 2024

The average length of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 years and above in Sibolga City, North Sumatra, reached 10.45 years in 2024.

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

The RLS for Sibolga City residents increased by 0.01 years (0.1%) compared to the previous year's 10.44 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the RLS has increased by 0.27 years (2.65%).

This RLS indicates that the average resident of Sibolga City only attends school up to the 10th grade. This RLS is better than the national average RLS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 32 other regencies/cities in North Sumatra Province, Sibolga City's RLS is in 7th position. Other areas in the province with the highest RLS are Pematang Siantar City (11.82 years), while the lowest RLS is Nias Regency (6.4 years).

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