Average Schooling Duration in Samarinda City Rises to 11.04 Years

The average schooling duration (ASD) of residents aged 25 and over in Samarinda City, East Kalimantan reached 11.04 years in 2025.

Quoting data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the ASD of residents in this area is above the East Kalimantan provincial average of 10.1 years in 2025.

The ASD of Samarinda City residents increased by 0.09 years (0.82%) compared to the previous year, which was 10.95 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, the ASD has risen by 0.56 years (5.34%).

This ASD indicates that the average Samarinda City resident only attends school up to the 11th grade level. This ASD is better than the national average ASD of 9.07 years in 2025.

When compared to the other 9 regencies/cities in East Kalimantan Province, Samarinda City's ASD ranks 2nd. The other area in the province with the highest ASD is Balikpapan City (11.04 years), while the lowest ASD is in Mahakam Hulu Regency (8.71 years).

Below is the list of the highest ASD in 5 regencies/cities of East Kalimantan Province in 2025.

1. Balikpapan City: 11.04 years
2. Samarinda City: 11.04 years
3. Bontang City: 11.03 years
4. Berau Regency: 9.58 years
5. East Kutai Regency: 9.48 years

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