Average Length of Schooling in Tulungagung Still Below National Average

The average length of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 and above in Tulungagung, East Java, was 8.69 years in 2025.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS of the population in the region was above the East Java Province average of 8.39 years in 2025.

The RLS of Tulungagung residents increased by 0.01 years (0.12%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.68 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the RLS has increased by 0.36 years (4.32%).

This RLS indicates that the average resident of Tulungagung only attended school up to the 8th grade. However, this RLS is still below the national average RLS of 9.07 years in 2025.

Compared to 37 other regencies/cities in East Java Province, Tulungagung's RLS is ranked 16th. Other regions in the province with the highest RLS are Madiun City (12.12 years), while the lowest RLS is Sampang Regency (5.19 years).

Here is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in East Java Province with the highest RLS in 2025.

1. Madiun City: 12.12 years
2. Mojokerto City: 11.44 years
3. Malang City: 11.36 years
4. Surabaya City: 11.15 years
5. Kediri City: 11.09 years

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