Average Years of Schooling in Melawi Regency Increases to 7.42 Years

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Melawi, West Kalimantan, reached 7.42 years in 2023.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this region is below the average for West Kalimantan Province, which reached 7.71 years in 2023.

The AYS for Melawi residents increased by 0.24 years (3.34%) compared to the previous year, which was 7.18 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.76 years (11.41%).

This AYS indicates that the average Melawi resident only attends school up to the seventh grade. However, this AYS is still below the national average of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 13 other districts/cities in West Kalimantan Province, Melawi's AYS ranks 7th. The region with the highest AYS in the province is Pontianak City (10.45 years), while the lowest AYS is in Kayong Utara Regency (6.35 years).

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

1. Pontianak City: 10.45 years
2. Singkawang City: 8.21 years
3. Kapuas Hulu Regency: 7.82 years
4. Sintang Regency: 7.64 years
5. Ketapang Regency: 7.55 years