Average Length of Schooling for Mentawai Islands Regency Residents Up to 6th Grade in 2024

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Irfan Fadhlurrahman 05/09/2025 08:14 WIB
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Average Length of Schooling (RLS) for Mentawai Islands Regency Residents (2014-2024)
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The average length of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 years and over in Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra, reached 8.03 years in 2024.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS of the region''s population was below the average for West Sumatra Province, which reached 9.44 years in 2024.

The RLS of Mentawai Islands residents increased by 0.27 years (3.48%) compared to the previous year, which was 7.76 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the RLS increased by 0.95 years (13.42%).

This RLS indicates that the average Mentawai Islands resident only attended school up to the 8th grade. However, this RLS is still below the national average RLS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 18 other regencies/cities in West Sumatra Province, Mentawai Islands' RLS is in 18th position. Other areas in the province with the highest RLS are Padang Panjang City (12.0 years), while the lowest RLS is Solok Regency (7.91 years).

Here is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in West Sumatra Province with the highest RLS in 2024.

  1. Padang Panjang City: 12.0 years
  2. Bukit Tinggi City: 11.65 years
  3. Padang City: 11.63 years
  4. Solok City: 11.37 years
  5. Pariaman City: 11.06 years

(Read: Yogyakarta City Has the Highest Human Development Index in Indonesia)

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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