Average Years of Schooling of Palangkaraya City Residents up to Grade 12 in 2023

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Palangkaraya City, Central Kalimantan, reached 11.65 years in 2023.

According to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), the AYS in this region is above the average for Central Kalimantan Province, which reached 8.73 years in 2023.

The AYS for Palangkaraya City residents increased by 0.1 year (0.87%) compared to the previous year, which was 11.55 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.23 years (2.01%).

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

Compared to 13 other regencies/cities in Central Kalimantan Province, Palangkaraya City ranks first. The other area in the province with the highest AYS is Palangkaraya City (11.65 years), while the lowest AYS is Murung Raya Regency (7.81 years).

The following is a list of the highest AYS in 5 regencies/cities in Central Kalimantan Province in 2023:

1. Palangkaraya City: 11.65 years
2. Barito Timur Regency: 9.45 years
3. Gunung Mas Regency: 9.25 years
4. Barito Selatan Regency: 9.13 years
5. Barito Utara Regency: 8.91 years