Average Years of Schooling for Sampang Residents Still Below National Average

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 years and older in Sampang, East Java, was 5.19 years in 2025.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in the region was below the East Java Provincial average of 8.39 years in 2025.

Sampang's resident AYS increased by 0.11 years (2.17%) compared to the previous year's 5.08 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, the AYS rose by 0.34 years (7.01%).

This AYS indicates that the average Sampang resident only attended school up to the 5th grade of elementary school. However, this AYS is still below the national average AYS of 9.07 years in 2025.

Compared to 37 other regencies/cities in East Java Province, Sampang's AYS is in 38th position. Other regions in the province with the highest AYS are Madiun City (12.12 years), while the lowest AYS is Sampang Regency (5.19 years).

Here is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities with the highest AYS in East Java Province in 2025.

1. Madiun City: 12.12 years
2. Mojokerto City: 11.44 years
3. Malang City: 11.36 years
4. Surabaya City: 11.15 years
5. Kediri City: 11.09 years

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