Average Years of Schooling in Ambon City to Grade 12 in 2023

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Ambon City, Maluku, was 12.22 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this region is above the Maluku Province average of 10.2 years in 2023.

The AYS for Ambon City residents increased by 0.01 years (0.08%) compared to the previous year, which was 12.21 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.56 years (4.8%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Ambon City only attends school up to the 12th grade. This AYS is better than the national average AYS of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 10 other regencies/cities in Maluku Province, Ambon City ranks first. The area with the highest AYS in the province is Ambon City (12.22 years), while the lowest AYS is in South Buru Regency (8.23 years).

The following is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in Maluku Province with the highest AYS in 2023:

1. Ambon City: 12.22 years
2. Tual City: 10.66 years
3. West South Maluku Regency: 9.91 years
4. South Maluku Regency: 9.79 years
5. Central Maluku Regency: 9.78 years