Average Length of Schooling in North Tapanuli Up to Grade IX in 2024

The average length of schooling (ALS) for residents aged 25 years and above in North Tapanuli, North Sumatra was 10.31 years in 2024.

According to data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS), the ALS of residents in the region was above the North Sumatra Province average of 9.93 years in 2024.

The ALS of North Tapanuli residents increased by 0.22 years (2.18%) compared to the previous year, which was 10.09 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the ALS has increased by 0.6 years (6.18%).

This ALS indicates that the average resident of North Tapanuli only attended school up to grade X. This ALS is better than the national average ALS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 32 other regencies/cities in North Sumatra Province, North Tapanuli's ALS is in the 8th position. Other areas in the province with the highest ALS are Pematang Siantar City (11.82 years), while the lowest ALS is Nias Regency (6.4 years).

Here is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities with the highest ALS in North Sumatra Province in 2024.

1. Pematang Siantar City: 11.82 years
2. Medan City: 11.79 years
3. Binjai City: 11.2 years
4. Padang Sidimpuan City: 11.13 years
5. Tebing Tinggi City: 10.87 years

(Read: 5 Provinces with the Highest Human Development Index Growth in 2024)