Average Years of Schooling in Kulonprogo Regency up to Grade IX in 2023

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Kulonprogo, Yogyakarta Special Region, was 9.18 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS in this region is below the average for Yogyakarta Special Region, which was 9.83 years in 2023.

The AYS for Kulonprogo residents increased by 0.01 years (0.11%) compared to the previous year, which was 9.17 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.53 years (6.13%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Kulonprogo only attends school up to the ninth grade. This AYS is better than the national average of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to the four other regencies/cities in Yogyakarta Special Region, Kulonprogo's AYS ranks fourth. The region with the highest AYS in the province is Yogyakarta City (12.11 years), while the lowest is Gunung Kidul Regency (7.32 years).

The following is a list of the highest AYS in the 5 regencies/cities of Yogyakarta Special Region in 2023:

1. Yogyakarta City: 12.11 years
2. Sleman Regency: 11.01 years
3. Bantul Regency: 9.79 years
4. Kulonprogo Regency: 9.18 years
5. Gunung Kidul Regency: 7.32 years