The average years of schooling for Simalungun residents has increased to 9.72 years.

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Simalungun, North Sumatra, was 9.72 years in 2023.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS in this region is below the average for North Sumatra Province, which was 9.82 years in 2023.

The AYS for Simalungun residents increased by 0.09 years (0.93%) compared to the previous year, which was 9.63 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.54 years (5.88%).

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

Compared to the other 32 districts/cities in North Sumatra Province, Simalungun's AYS ranks 13th. The area with the highest AYS in the province is Medan City (11.62 years), while the lowest AYS is in Nias Regency (6.14 years).

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

1. Medan City: 11.62 years
2. Pematang Siantar City: 11.58 years
3. Binjai City: 11.19 years
4. Padang Sidempuan City: 11.12 years
5. Tebing Tinggi City: 10.86 years