Average Length of Schooling in Batam City Up to Class XI in 2025

The average length of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 and above in Batam City, Riau Islands, reached 11.34 years in 2025.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS of residents in the region was above the average for Riau Islands Province, which reached 10.72 years in 2025.

Batam City's resident RLS increased by 0.13 years (1.16%) compared to the previous year's 11.21 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the RLS increased by 0.2 years (1.8%).

This RLS indicates that the average resident of Batam City only attended school up to the 11th grade. This RLS is better than the national average RLS of 9.07 years in 2025.

Compared to 6 other regencies/cities in Riau Islands Province, Batam City's RLS ranks first. Other areas in the province with the largest RLS are Batam City (11.34 years), while the lowest RLS is Anambas Islands Regency (7.79 years).

Here is a list of the highest RLS in 5 regencies/cities in Riau Islands Province in 2025.

1. Batam City: 11.34 years
2. Tanjung Pinang City: 10.8 years
3. Bintan Regency: 9.45 years
4. Natuna Regency: 9.25 years
5. Karimun Regency: 9.06 years

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