Average Years of Schooling in Murung Raya Regency up to Grade VIII in 2023

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Murung Raya, Central Kalimantan, was 7.81 years in 2023.

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

The AYS for Murung Raya residents increased by 0.15 years (1.96%) compared to the previous year, which was 7.66 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.36 years (4.83%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Murung Raya 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 the 13 other regencies/cities in Central Kalimantan Province, Murung Raya's AYS ranks 14th. The region with the highest AYS in the province is Palangkaraya City (11.65 years), while the lowest is Murung Raya Regency (7.81 years).

The following is a list of the top 5 regencies/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