Average Schooling Duration of Mempawah Residents Still Below National Average

The average schooling duration (RLS) of residents aged 25 and over in Mempawah, West Kalimantan reached 7.4 years in 2025.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS of residents in this area is below the West Kalimantan provincial average of 8.07 years in 2025.

Mempawah's resident RLS increased by 0.19 years (2.64%) compared to the previous year, which was 7.21 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, the RLS has increased by 0.37 years (5.26%).

This RLS indicates that the average Mempawah resident only attends school up to the 7th grade level. However, this RLS is still below the national average RLS of 9.07 years in 2025.

When compared to the other 13 regencies/cities in West Kalimantan Province, Mempawah's RLS is in 11th place. Other areas in the province with the highest RLS are Pontianak City (10.48 years), while the lowest RLS is North Kayong Regency (6.55 years).

Here is the list of the highest RLS in 5 regencies/cities of West Kalimantan Province in 2025.

1. Pontianak City: 10.48 years
2. Singkawang City: 8.58 years
3. Melawi Regency: 8.05 years
4. Kapuas Hulu Regency: 8.04 years
5. Ketapang Regency: 7.99 years

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