The average years of schooling for Tanah Datar residents reached 9.02 years in 2023.

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Tanah Datar, West Sumatra, was 9.02 years in 2023.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this region is below the average for West Sumatra Province, which was 9.28 years in 2023.

The AYS for Tanah Datar residents increased by 0.12 years (1.35%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.9 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.58 years (6.87%).

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

Compared to the other 18 districts/cities in West Sumatra Province, Tanah Datar's AYS ranks 9th. 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