Average Years of Schooling in Tasikmalaya Regency Remains Below the National Average

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Tasikmalaya, West Java, reached 7.96 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this region is below the average for West Java Province, which reached 8.83 years in 2023.

The AYS for Tasikmalaya residents increased by 0.23 years (2.98%) compared to the previous year, which was 7.73 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.83 years (11.64%).

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

Compared to 26 other regencies/cities in West Java Province, Tasikmalaya's AYS is ranked 19th. Other areas in the province with the highest AYS are Bekasi City (11.66 years), while the lowest AYS is Indramayu Regency (6.94 years).

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

1. Bekasi City: 11.66 years
2. Depok City: 11.58 years
3. Cimahi City: 11.39 years
4. Bandung City: 11.06 years
5. Bogor City: 10.64 years