Average Schooling Duration of East Kutai Residents Rises to 9.48 Years

The average schooling duration (ASD) of residents aged 25 and over in East Kutai, East Kalimantan, reached 9.48 years in 2025.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the ASD of residents in this region was below the East Kalimantan provincial average of 10.1 years in 2025.

The ASD of East Kutai residents increased by 0.01 years (0.11%) compared to the previous year's 9.47 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the ASD has risen by 0.29 years (3.16%).

This ASD indicates that East Kutai residents, on average, only attend school up to the 9th grade level. This is better than the national average ASD of 9.07 years in 2025.

When compared to the other 9 regencies/cities in East Kalimantan Province, East Kutai's ASD ranks 5th. The other regions in the province with the highest ASD are Balikpapan City (11.04 years), while the lowest ASD is in Mahakam Hulu Regency (8.71 years).

Below is the list of the highest ASD in 5 regencies/cities of East Kalimantan Province in 2025.

1. Balikpapan City: 11.04 years
2. Samarinda City: 11.04 years
3. Bontang City: 11.03 years
4. Berau Regency: 9.58 years
5. East Kutai Regency: 9.48 years

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