The average years of schooling for residents of Padang Sidempuan City has increased to 11.12 years.

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Padang Sidempuan City, North Sumatra, was 11.12 years in 2023.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS in this region is above the average for North Sumatra Province, which was 9.82 years in 2023.

The AYS for residents of Padang Sidempuan City increased by 0.01 years (0.09%) compared to the previous year, which was 11.11 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.49 years (4.61%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Padang Sidempuan City only attended school up to grade XI. This AYS is better than the national average AYS of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 32 other regencies/cities in North Sumatra Province, Padang Sidempuan City's AYS ranks 4th. Other areas in the province with the highest AYS are Medan City (11.62 years), while the lowest AYS is in Nias Regency (6.14 years).

The following is a list of the highest AYS in the top 5 regencies/cities in North Sumatra Province in 2023.

1. Medan City: 11.62 years
2. Pematang Siantar City: 11.58 years
3. Binjai City: 11.19 years
4. Padang Sidempuan City: 11.12 years
5. Tebing Tinggi City: 10.86 years