Average Years of Schooling in Kupang Regency up to Grade VII in 2023

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, was 7.42 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this region was below the average for East Nusa Tenggara Province, which was 7.82 years in 2023.

The AYS for Kupang residents increased by 0.01 years (0.13%) compared to the previous year, which was 7.41 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS increased by 0.31 years (4.36%).

This AYS indicates that the average Kupang resident only attended school up to the seventh grade. However, this AYS is still below the national average of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 21 other districts/cities in East Nusa Tenggara Province, Kupang's AYS ranked 14th. The region with the highest AYS in the province is Kupang City (11.62 years), while the lowest AYS is in Southwest Sumba Regency (6.38 years).

The following is a list of the top 5 districts/cities in East Nusa Tenggara Province with the highest AYS in 2023:

1. Kupang City: 11.62 years
2. Ngada Regency: 8.82 years
3. Alor Regency: 8.45 years
4. Lembata Regency: 8.26 years
5. Ende Regency: 8.2 years