Average Years of Schooling in East Barito Rises to 9.71 Years

The average years of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 and over in East Barito, Central Kalimantan reached 9.71 years in 2025.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS of residents in this region is above the Central Kalimantan provincial average of 8.96 years in 2025.

East Barito's RLS increased by 0.17 years (1.78%) compared to the previous year, which was 9.54 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the RLS has risen by 0.5 years (5.43%).

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

When compared to the other 13 regencies/cities in Central Kalimantan, East Barito's RLS ranks 2nd. The other region in the province with the highest RLS is Palangkaraya City (11.69 years), while the lowest RLS is in Kapuas Regency (8.04 years).

Below is the list of the highest RLS in 5 regencies/cities of Central Kalimantan Province in 2025.

1. Palangkaraya City: 11.69 years
2. East Barito Regency: 9.71 years
3. Gunung Mas Regency: 9.4 years
4. South Barito Regency: 9.35 years
5. Katingan Regency: 8.96 years

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