The average years of schooling for residents of Aceh Besar Regency has increased to 10.36 years.

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Aceh Besar, Aceh, reached 10.36 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this region is above the Aceh Provincial average of 9.55 years in 2023.

The AYS for Aceh Besar residents increased by 0.01 years (0.1%) compared to the previous year, which was 10.35 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.22 years (2.17%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Aceh Besar only attends school up to the 10th grade. This AYS is better than the national average AYS of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 22 other districts/cities in Aceh Province, Aceh Besar's AYS is ranked 5th. Other areas in the province with the highest AYS are Banda Aceh City (13.04 years), while the lowest AYS is in Subulussalam City (8.32 years).

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

1. Banda Aceh City: 13.04 years
2. Langsa City: 11.27 years
3. Lhokseumawe City: 11.27 years
4. Sabang City: 11.2 years
5. Aceh Besar Regency: 10.36 years