Average Years of Schooling in Paser Regency Reached 8.91 Years in 2023

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Paser, East Kalimantan, was 8.91 years in 2023.

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

The AYS for Paser residents increased by 0.11 years (1.25%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.8 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.69 years (8.39%).

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

Compared to 13 other districts/cities in East Kalimantan Province, Paser's AYS ranks 10th. The region with the highest AYS in the province is Samarinda City (10.93 years), while the lowest is Nunukan Regency (8.26 years).

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

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