Average Years of Schooling in Singkawang City Remains Below the National Average

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Singkawang City, West Kalimantan, was 8.21 years in 2023.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS in this region is above the average for West Kalimantan Province, which was 7.71 years in 2023.

The AYS for residents of Singkawang City increased by 0.02 years (0.24%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.19 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.64 years (8.45%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Singkawang City only attended 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 regencies/cities in West Kalimantan Province, Singkawang City's AYS ranks second. Pontianak City (10.45 years) has the highest AYS in the province, while Kayong Utara Regency (6.35 years) has the lowest.

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

1. Pontianak City: 10.45 years
2. Singkawang City: 8.21 years
3. Kapuas Hulu Regency: 7.82 years
4. Sintang Regency: 7.64 years
5. Ketapang Regency: 7.55 years