Average Schooling Duration of Kota Baru Regency Residents Reaches 7.71 Years in 2025

The average schooling duration (ASD) of residents aged 25 and over in Kota Baru, South Kalimantan reached 7.71 years in 2025.

Quoting data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the ASD of residents in this area was below the South Kalimantan provincial average of 8.81 years in 2025.

The ASD of Kota Baru residents increased by 0.15 years (1.98%) compared to the previous year, which was 7.56 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, this ASD has increased by 0.28 years (3.77%).

This ASD indicates that the average Kota Baru resident only attended school up to the 7th grade level. However, this ASD is still below the national ASD average of 9.07 years in 2025.

When compared to the other 12 regencies/cities in South Kalimantan Province, Kota Baru's ASD ranks 13th. The other area in the province with the highest ASD is Banjar Baru City (11.07 years), while the lowest ASD is Kota Baru Regency (7.71 years).

Below is the list of the highest ASD in 5 regencies/cities of South Kalimantan Province in 2025.

1. Banjar Baru City: 11.07 years
2. Banjarmasin City: 10.36 years
3. Tabalong Regency: 9.37 years
4. Hulu Sungai Tengah Regency: 8.45 years
5. Tanah Bumbu Regency: 8.44 years

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