Average Years of Schooling in Simeulue Reached 9.81 Years in 2023

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Simeulue, Aceh, was 9.81 years in 2023.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS in this region is above the Aceh Province average of 9.55 years in 2023.

The AYS for Simeulue residents increased by 0.08 years (0.82%) compared to the previous year, which was 9.73 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.74 years (8.16%).

This AYS indicates that the average Simeulue resident only attends school up to the ninth grade. This AYS is better than the national average of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to the other 22 districts/cities in Aceh Province, Simeulue's AYS ranks 10th. The area with the highest AYS in the province is Banda Aceh City (13.04 years), while the lowest is Subulussalam City (8.32 years).

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

1. Banda Aceh City: 13.04 years
2. Lhokseumawe City: 11.27 years
3. Langsa City: 11.27 years
4. Sabang City: 11.2 years
5. Aceh Besar Regency: 10.36 years