The Average Years of Schooling for Pohuwato Residents Remains Below the National Average

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Pohuwato, Gorontalo, was 7.59 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS in this region is below the Gorontalo Provincial average of 8.1 years in 2023.

The AYS for Pohuwato residents increased by 0.24 years (3.27%) compared to the previous year, which was 7.35 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.74 years (10.8%).

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

Compared to five other regencies/cities in Gorontalo Province, Pohuwato's AYS ranks fourth. Gorontalo City has the highest AYS in the province (10.4 years), while North Gorontalo Regency has the lowest (7.17 years).

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

1. Gorontalo City: 10.4 years
2. Bone Bolango Regency: 8.35 years
3. Gorontalo Regency: 7.79 years
4. Pohuwato Regency: 7.59 years
5. Boalemo Regency: 7.3 years