Average Years of Schooling for Agam Residents Reaches 9.23 Years in 2024

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Agam, West Sumatra, was 9.23 years in 2024.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in the region was below the average for West Sumatra Province, which was 9.44 years in 2024.

The AYS for Agam residents increased by 0.01 years (0.11%) compared to the previous year, which was 9.22 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, the AYS increased by 0.38 years (4.29%).

This AYS indicates that the average Agam resident only attended school up to the 9th grade. This AYS is better than the national average AYS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 18 other regencies/cities in West Sumatra Province, Agam''s AYS is in 9th position. Other areas in the province with the highest AYS are Padang Panjang City (12.0 years), while the lowest AYS is Solok Regency (7.91 years).

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

(Read: Expected Years of Schooling in 38 Provinces of Indonesia 2024, DIY Highest)