Average Years of Schooling in North Aceh Regency Reached 8.85 Years in 2023

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in North Aceh, Aceh, reached 8.85 years in 2023.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this region is below the Aceh Province average, which reached 9.55 years in 2023.

The AYS for North Aceh residents increased by 0.12 years (1.37%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.73 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.74 years (9.12%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of North Aceh only attends school up to the eighth grade. This AYS is better than the national average AYS of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to the other 22 districts/cities in Aceh Province, North Aceh's AYS ranks 17th. The area with the highest AYS in the province is Banda Aceh City (13.04 years), while the lowest is Subulussalam City (8.32 years).

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

1. Banda Aceh City: 13.04 years
2. Lhokseumawe City: 11.27 years
3. Langsa City: 11.27 years
4. Sabang City: 11.2 years
5. Aceh Besar Regency: 10.36 years