Average Years of Schooling for Karo Regency Residents Reaches 10.12 Years in 2024

The average years of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 years and above in Karo, North Sumatra, reached 10.12 years in 2024.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS of the region's residents was above the North Sumatra Province average, which reached 9.93 years in 2024.

The RLS of Karo residents increased by 0.09 years (0.9%) compared to the previous year's 10.03 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the RLS has risen by 0.5 years (5.2%).

This RLS indicates that, on average, Karo residents only attend 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, Karo's RLS is in 11th place. 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 in North Sumatra Province with the highest RLS 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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