Average Years of Schooling of Ngada Regency Residents up to Grade IX in 2023

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Ngada, East Nusa Tenggara, was 8.82 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this region is above the average for East Nusa Tenggara Province, which was 7.82 years in 2023.

The AYS for Ngada residents increased by 0.28 years (3.28%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.54 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.75 years (9.29%).

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

Compared to the other 21 districts/cities in East Nusa Tenggara Province, Ngada's AYS ranks second. The region with the highest AYS in the province is Kupang City (11.62 years), while the lowest is South West Sumba Regency (6.38 years).

The following is a list of the top 5 districts/cities in East Nusa Tenggara Province with the highest AYS in 2023:

1. Kupang City: 11.62 years
2. Ngada Regency: 8.82 years
3. Alor Regency: 8.45 years
4. Lembata Regency: 8.26 years
5. Ende Regency: 8.2 years