Average Years of Schooling in Kerinci Regency Increases to 8.59 Years

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Kerinci, Jambi reached 8.59 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS in this region is below the Jambi Province average, which reached 8.81 years in 2023.

The AYS for Kerinci residents increased by 0.02 years (0.23%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.57 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS increased by 0.39 years (4.76%).

This AYS indicates that the average Kerinci resident only attends school up to the eighth grade. However, this AYS is still below the national average of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 10 other regencies/cities in Jambi Province, Kerinci's AYS is ranked 4th. The region with the highest AYS in the province is Jambi City (11.32 years), while the lowest AYS is in Tanjung Jabung Timur Regency (7.43 years).

The following is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in Jambi Province with the highest AYS in 2023:

1. Jambi City: 11.32 years
2. Sungai Penuh City: 10.36 years
3. Muaro Jambi Regency: 8.69 years
4. Kerinci Regency: 8.59 years
5. Bungo Regency: 8.39 years