Average Years of Schooling in Padang Panjang City Rises to 11.94 Years

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Padang Panjang City, West Sumatra, reached 11.94 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this region is above the average for West Sumatra Province, which reached 9.28 years in 2023.

The AYS for residents of Padang Panjang City increased by 0.02 years (0.17%) compared to the previous year, which was 11.92 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.5 years (4.37%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Padang Panjang City only attends school up to the 11th grade. This AYS is better than the national average AYS of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 18 other districts/cities in West Sumatra Province, Padang Panjang City ranks first in AYS. Other areas in the province with the highest AYS are Padang Panjang City (11.94 years), while the lowest AYS is in the Mentawai Islands Regency (7.76 years).

The following is a list of the top 5 districts/cities in West Sumatra Province with the highest AYS in 2023:

1. Padang Panjang City: 11.94 years
2. Bukit Tinggi City: 11.64 years
3. Padang City: 11.62 years
4. Solok City: 11.36 years
5. Payakumbuh City: 10.88 years