Average Years of Schooling in Agam Regency Increases to 9.22 Years

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Agam, West Sumatra, reached 9.22 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 Sumatra Province, which reached 9.28 years in 2023.

The AYS for Agam residents increased by 0.24 years (2.67%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.98 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.53 years (6.1%).

This AYS indicates that the average Agam resident only attends school up to the ninth grade. This AYS is better than the national average AYS of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 18 other districts/cities in West Sumatra Province, Agam's AYS is ranked 8th. The region with the highest AYS in the province is Padang Panjang City (11.94 years), while the lowest AYS is in the Mentawai Islands Regency (7.76 years).

The following is a list of the top 5 districts/cities in West Sumatra Province with the highest AYS in 2023:

1. Padang Panjang City: 11.94 years
2. Bukit Tinggi City: 11.64 years
3. Padang City: 11.62 years
4. Solok City: 11.36 years
5. Payakumbuh City: 10.88 years