Average Length of Schooling in Jember Up to 5th Grade of Primary School in 2025

The average length of schooling (ALS) for residents aged 25 years and over in Jember, East Java, reached 6.64 years in 2025.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the ALS of the region's population is below the average for East Java Province, which reached 8.39 years in 2025.

Jember's population ALS increased by 0.1 years (1.53%) compared to the previous year, which was 6.54 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the ALS has risen by 0.16 years (2.47%).

This ALS indicates that the average resident of Jember only attends school up to the 6th grade of primary school. However, this ALS is still below the national average ALS of 9.07 years in 2025.

Compared to 37 other regencies/cities in East Java Province, Jember's ALS is in the 33rd position. Other areas in the province with the highest ALS are Madiun City (12.12 years), while the lowest ALS is Sampang Regency (5.19 years).

Here is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in East Java Province with the highest ALS in 2025.

1. Madiun City: 12.12 years
2. Mojokerto City: 11.44 years
3. Malang City: 11.36 years
4. Surabaya City: 11.15 years
5. Kediri City: 11.09 years

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