Average Years of Schooling in Tanjung Jabung Barat Regency up to Grade VIII in 2023

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Tanjung Jabung Barat, Jambi, was 8.31 years in 2023.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS in this region is below the Jambi Province average of 8.81 years in 2023.

The AYS for Tanjung Jabung Barat residents increased by 0.13 years (1.59%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.18 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.75 years (9.92%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Tanjung Jabung Barat only attends school up to the eighth grade. However, this AYS is still below the national average of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 10 other regencies/cities in Jambi Province, Tanjung Jabung Barat's AYS ranks 6th. The area with the highest AYS in the province is Jambi City (11.32 years), while the lowest is Tanjung Jabung Timur Regency (7.43 years).

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

1. Jambi City: 11.32 years
2. Sungai Penuh City: 10.36 years
3. Muaro Jambi Regency: 8.69 years
4. Kerinci Regency: 8.59 years
5. Bungo Regency: 8.39 years