Average Years of Schooling in North Barito Rises to 8.91 Years

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Barito Utara, Central Kalimantan, was 8.91 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), the AYS in this region is above the average for Central Kalimantan Province, which was 8.73 years in 2023.

The AYS for Barito Utara residents increased by 0.01 years (0.11%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.9 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.32 years (3.73%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Barito Utara only attends school up to the eighth grade. This AYS is better than the national average AYS of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 13 other districts/cities in Central Kalimantan Province, Barito Utara's AYS ranks 5th. Other areas in the province with the highest AYS are Palangkaraya City (11.65 years), while the lowest AYS is in Murung Raya Regency (7.81 years).

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

1. Palangkaraya City: 11.65 years
2. Barito Timur Regency: 9.45 years
3. Gunung Mas Regency: 9.25 years
4. Barito Selatan Regency: 9.13 years
5. Barito Utara Regency: 8.91 years