The average years of schooling in Pontianak City reached 10.45 years in 2023.

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Pontianak City, West Kalimantan, was 10.45 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this area is above the average for West Kalimantan Province, which was 7.71 years in 2023.

The AYS for Pontianak City residents increased by 0.01 years (0.1%) compared to the previous year, which was 10.44 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.55 years (5.56%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Pontianak City only attended school up to the 10th grade. This AYS is better than the national average AYS of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 13 other regencies/cities in West Kalimantan Province, Pontianak City ranks first. The area with the highest AYS in the province is Pontianak City (10.45 years), while the lowest AYS is in Kayong Utara Regency (6.35 years).

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

1. Pontianak City: 10.45 years
2. Singkawang City: 8.21 years
3. Kapuas Hulu Regency: 7.82 years
4. Sintang Regency: 7.64 years
5. Ketapang Regency: 7.55 years