Average Years of Schooling in Berau Reaches 9.58 Years in 2025

The average years of schooling (AYS) of the population aged 25 and over in Berau, East Kalimantan reached 9.58 years in 2025.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS of the population in this region is below the East Kalimantan provincial average of 10.1 years in 2025.

Berau's population AYS increased by 0.01 years (0.1%) compared to the previous year, which was 9.57 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, the AYS has increased by 0.06 years (0.63%).

This AYS indicates that the average Berau resident only attends school up to the 9th grade level. This AYS is better than the national average AYS of 9.07 years in 2025.

When compared to the other 9 regencies/cities in East Kalimantan Province, Berau's AYS ranks 4th. Other regions in the province with the highest AYS are Balikpapan City (11.04 years), while the lowest AYS is Mahakam Hulu Regency (8.71 years).

Below is the list of the highest AYS in 5 regencies/cities of East Kalimantan Province in 2025.

1. Balikpapan City: 11.04 years
2. Samarinda City: 11.04 years
3. Bontang City: 11.03 years
4. Berau Regency: 9.58 years
5. East Kutai Regency: 9.48 years

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