13.39% of Jambi's Population Lacked Educational Certificates in 2020

The higher the level of education someone completes, the broader their knowledge and skills. A high level of education also reflects the quality of human resources in a region.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the majority of the population aged 15 and over in Jambi Province has a highest degree of Senior High School (SMA) equivalent, reaching 28.1% of the population. This is followed by those with a highest degree of Elementary School (SD) equivalent at 26.16%.

Furthermore, only 1.78% of Jambi's population has a highest degree of D1/D2/D3 and 7.15% have a degree up to D4/S1/S2/S3. Meanwhile, 13.39% of Jambi's population is recorded as not having a degree.

Looking at the place of residence, there is a difference in education levels between urban and rural communities. The percentage of urban residents with a D4/S1/S2/S3 education level is higher than in rural areas (11.54% compared to 5%).

Meanwhile, the percentage of the population with lower education levels (no degree, elementary school, and junior high school) is higher in rural areas than in urban areas.

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