Average Years of Schooling in Merangin Rises to 8.13 Years

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Merangin, Jambi reached 8.13 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this region is below the average for Jambi Province, which reached 8.81 years in 2023.

The AYS for Merangin residents increased by 0.22 years (2.78%) compared to the previous year, which was 7.91 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.46 years (6.0%).

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

Compared to 10 other districts/cities in Jambi Province, Merangin's AYS is ranked 9th. The area in the province with the highest AYS is Jambi City (11.32 years), while the lowest AYS is in Tanjung Jabung Timur Regency (7.43 years).

The following is a list of the highest AYS in 5 districts/cities in Jambi Province in 2023.

1. Jambi City: 11.32 years
2. Sungai Penuh City: 10.36 years
3. Muaro Jambi Regency: 8.69 years
4. Kerinci Regency: 8.59 years
5. Bungo Regency: 8.39 years