Average Years of Schooling for Langkat Regency Residents Rose to 8.74 Years
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The average years of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 years and above in Langkat, North Sumatra, was 8.74 years in 2024.
According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS for residents in the region is below the North Sumatra Province average of 9.93 years in 2024.
The RLS for Langkat residents increased by 0.01 years (0.11%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.73 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the RLS has increased by 0.1 years (1.16%).
This RLS indicates that the average Langkat resident only attends school up to the 8th grade. However, this RLS is still below the national average RLS of 8.85 years in 2024.
Compared to 32 other regencies/cities in North Sumatra Province, Langkat's RLS is in the 28th position. Other regions in the province with the highest RLS are Pematang Siantar City (11.82 years), while the lowest RLS is Nias Regency (6.4 years). Below is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in North Sumatra Province with the highest RLS in 2024.- Pematang Siantar City: 11.82 years
- Medan City: 11.79 years
- Binjai City: 11.2 years
- Padang Sidimpuan City: 11.13 years
- Tebing Tinggi City: 10.87 years
(Read: Average Years of Schooling for Nias Residents Still Below National Average)
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