Average Schooling Duration in West Kutai Still Below National Average

The average schooling duration (RLS) of residents aged 25 and over in West Kutai, East Kalimantan was 9.01 years in 2025.

Quoting data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS of residents in this area was below the East Kalimantan provincial average of 10.1 years in 2025.

West Kutai's resident RLS increased by 0.12 years (1.35%) compared to the previous year's 8.89 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, this RLS has risen by 0.54 years (6.38%).

This RLS indicates that West Kutai residents, on average, only completed up to 9th grade. However, this RLS is still below the national average RLS of 9.07 years in 2025.

When compared to the other 9 regencies/cities in East Kalimantan Province, West Kutai's RLS ranks 8th. The other area in the province with the highest RLS is Balikpapan City (11.04 years), while the lowest RLS is in Mahakam Hulu Regency (8.71 years).

Below is the list of the highest RLS in 5 regencies/cities of East Kalimantan Province in 2025.

1. Balikpapan City: 11.04 years
2. Samarinda City: 11.04 years
3. Bontang City: 11.03 years
4. Berau Regency: 9.58 years
5. East Kutai Regency: 9.48 years

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