Average Years of Schooling for Tangerang Residents Increases to 8.93 Years

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Tangerang, Banten, was 8.93 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this region was below the average for Banten Province, which was 9.15 years in 2023.

The AYS for Tangerang residents increased by 0.01 years (0.11%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.92 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS increased by 0.66 years (7.98%).

This AYS indicates that the average Tangerang resident only attended school up to the eighth grade. This AYS is better than the national average AYS of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to the other 7 regencies/cities in Banten Province, Tangerang's AYS ranked 4th. The area in the province with the highest AYS was South Tangerang City (11.85 years), while the lowest AYS was Lebak Regency (6.6 years).

The following is a list of the highest AYS in 5 regencies/cities in Banten Province in 2023:

1. South Tangerang City: 11.85 years
2. Tangerang City: 10.91 years
3. Cilegon City: 10.38 years
4. Tangerang Regency: 8.93 years
5. Serang City: 8.91 years