Average Length of Schooling in Sungai Penuh City Up to Class IX in 2024

The average length of schooling (ALS) for residents aged 25 and above in Sungai Penuh City, Jambi, was 10.48 years in 2024.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the ALS of the region's residents was above the Jambi Province average of 8.9 years in 2024.

The ALS of Sungai Penuh City residents increased by 0.12 years (1.16%) compared to the previous year's 10.36 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, the ALS has increased by 0.4 years (3.97%).

This ALS indicates that the average resident of Sungai Penuh City only completed schooling up to the 10th grade. This ALS is better than the national average ALS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 10 other regencies/cities in Jambi Province, Sungai Penuh City's ALS ranked 2nd. Other areas in the province with the highest ALS are Jambi City (11.51 years), while the lowest ALS is in East Tanjung Jabung Regency (7.7 years).

Below is a list of the highest ALS in 5 regencies/cities in Jambi Province in 2024.

1. Jambi City: 11.51 years
2. Sungai Penuh City: 10.48 years
3. Muaro Jambi Regency: 8.7 years
4. Kerinci Regency: 8.6 years
5. Bungo Regency: 8.6 years

(Read: Number of Primary School Dropouts in 38 Provinces in Indonesia in 2024)