The average years of schooling in Mahakam Hulu Regency reached 8.49 years in 2023.

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Mahakam Hulu, East Kalimantan, was 8.49 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS in this region is below the East Kalimantan provincial average of 9.99 years in 2023.

The AYS for Mahakam Hulu residents increased by 0.13 years (1.56%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.36 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.8 years (10.4%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Mahakam Hulu only attends school up to the eighth grade. However, this AYS is still below the national average of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 13 other districts/cities in East Kalimantan Province, Mahakam Hulu's AYS ranks 13th. The region with the highest AYS in the province is Balikpapan City (10.93 years), while the lowest is Nunukan Regency (8.26 years).

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

1. Balikpapan City: 10.93 years
2. Samarinda City: 10.93 years
3. Bontang City: 10.92 years
4. Tarakan City: 10.36 years
5. Berau Regency: 9.56 years

(Read: [Update Data 2023: Average Years of Schooling in DKI Jakarta 11.45 Years](https://databoks.katadata.co.id/datapublish/2024/07/10/rata-rata-lama-sekolah-(rls)-menurut-provinsi))