Papua's Average Years of Schooling Increased to 7.69 Years in 2021
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The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in West Papua continues to increase annually. In 2021, the AYS was recorded at 7.69 years, up 0.09 years compared to the previous year's 7.6 years. From 2011 to 2021, the AYS increased by 1.52% per year.
The AYS achieved by West Papuan residents aged 25 and over is equivalent to the seventh grade of Junior High School (SMP). This AYS remains below the national average AYS, which was 8.54 years in 2021.
The increase in West Papua's AYS indicates an improvement in the quality of human capital in the productive age group. AYS is the number of years spent by residents in formal education. Its purpose is to determine the quality of education in a region.
Expected Years of Schooling (EYS) in West Papua also increased. From 2011 to 2021, the average EYS increased by 1.13% per year.
In 2021, the EYS was recorded at 13.13 years, up 0.22 years from the previous year's 12.91 years. This means that 7-year-old children in West Papua are expected to pursue education up to a Diploma I level.
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