The average years of schooling for residents of Pariaman City reached 10.79 years in 2023.

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Pariaman City, West Sumatra, was 10.79 years in 2023.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS in this region is above the average for West Sumatra Province, which was 9.28 years in 2023.

The AYS for Pariaman City residents increased by 0.01 years (0.09%) compared to the previous year, which was 10.78 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.43 years (4.15%).

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

Compared to the other 18 districts/cities in West Sumatra Province, Pariaman City's AYS ranks 6th. The region with the highest AYS in the province is Padang Panjang City (11.94 years), while the lowest is Mentawai Islands Regency (7.76 years).

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

1. Padang Panjang City: 11.94 years
2. Bukit Tinggi City: 11.64 years
3. Padang City: 11.62 years
4. Solok City: 11.36 years
5. Payakumbuh City: 10.88 years