Average Years of Schooling in Bontang City Rises to 10.92 Years

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Bontang City, East Kalimantan, reached 10.92 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this region is above the average for East Kalimantan Province, which reached 9.99 years in 2023.

The AYS for Bontang City residents increased by 0.11 years (1.02%) compared to the previous year, which was 10.81 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.2 years (1.87%).

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

Compared to 13 other regencies/cities in East Kalimantan Province, Bontang City's AYS ranks third. Other areas in the province with the highest AYS are Balikpapan City (10.93 years), while the lowest AYS is Nunukan Regency (8.26 years).

The following is a list of the highest AYS in 5 regencies/cities in East Kalimantan Province in 2023:

1. Balikpapan City: 10.93 years
2. Samarinda City: 10.93 years
3. Bontang City: 10.92 years
4. Tarakan City: 10.36 years
5. Berau Regency: 9.56 years