Average Years of Schooling in Sanggau Still Below National Average

The average years of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 and over in Sanggau, West Kalimantan was 7.81 years in 2025.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS of residents in this area was below the West Kalimantan provincial average of 8.07 years in 2025.

Sanggau's resident RLS increased by 0.34 years (4.55%) compared to the previous year, which was 7.47 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, the RLS has risen by 0.66 years (9.23%).

This RLS indicates that the average Sanggau resident only attended school up to the 7th grade level. However, this RLS is still below the national average RLS of 9.07 years in 2025.

When compared to the other 13 regencies/cities in West Kalimantan Province, Sanggau's RLS is in 7th place. Other areas in the province with the highest RLS are Pontianak City (10.48 years), while the lowest RLS is in North Kayong Regency (6.55 years).

Below is the list of the highest RLS in 5 regencies/cities of West Kalimantan Province in 2025.

1. Pontianak City: 10.48 years
2. Singkawang City: 8.58 years
3. Melawi Regency: 8.05 years
4. Kapuas Hulu Regency: 8.04 years
5. Ketapang Regency: 7.99 years

(Read: 10 Provinces with the Highest Human Development Index in 2024)