The average years of schooling in Semarang City reached 10.81 years in 2023.

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Semarang City, Central Java, reached 10.81 years in 2023.

According to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), the AYS for residents in this area is above the average for Central Java Province, which reached 8.01 years in 2023.

The AYS for Semarang City residents increased by 0.01 years (0.09%) compared to the previous year, which was 10.8 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.3 years (2.85%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Semarang City only attended school up to the 10th grade. This AYS is better than the national average AYS of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 34 other regencies/cities in Central Java Province, Semarang City's AYS ranks 4th. Other areas in the province with the highest AYS are Salatiga City (11.24 years), while the lowest AYS is Brebes Regency (6.4 years).

The following is a list of the highest AYS in the top 5 regencies/cities in Central Java Province in 2023.

1. Salatiga City: 11.24 years
2. Magelang City: 11.2 years
3. Surakarta City: 11.0 years
4. Semarang City: 10.81 years
5. Sukoharjo Regency: 9.84 years