Average Length of Schooling in Sawahlunto City Up to Grade IX in 2024

The average length of schooling (ALS) for residents aged 25 years and over in Sawahlunto City, West Sumatra, was 10.53 years in 2024.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the ALS of the region''s population was above the average for West Sumatra Province, which was 9.44 years in 2024.

The ALS for Sawahlunto City residents increased by 0.09 years (0.86%) compared to the previous year, which was 10.44 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the ALS rose by 0.56 years (5.62%).

This ALS indicates that the average resident of Sawahlunto City only attended school up to the 10th grade. This ALS is better than the national average ALS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 18 other regencies/cities in West Sumatra Province, Sawahlunto City''s ALS is in 7th position. Other regions in the province with the highest ALS are Padang Panjang City (12.0 years), while the lowest ALS is Solok Regency (7.91 years).

Here is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in West Sumatra Province with the highest ALS in 2024.

1. Padang Panjang City: 12.0 years
2. Bukit Tinggi City: 11.65 years
3. Padang City: 11.63 years
4. Solok City: 11.37 years
5. Pariaman City: 11.06 years

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