The average years of schooling in Probolinggo Regency reached 6.29 years in 2023.

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Probolinggo, East Java, reached 6.29 years in 2023.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS in this region is below the East Java provincial average of 8.11 years in 2023.

The AYS for Probolinggo residents increased by 0.16 years (2.61%) compared to the previous year, which was 6.13 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.58 years (10.16%).

This AYS indicates that the average Probolinggo resident only attended school up to the 6th grade of elementary school. However, this AYS is still below the national average of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to the other 37 districts/cities in East Java Province, Probolinggo's AYS ranks 35th. Madiun City has the highest AYS in the province (11.82 years), while Sampang Regency has the lowest (5.07 years).

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

1. Madiun City: 11.82 years
2. Mojokerto City: 11.05 years
3. Malang City: 10.94 years
4. Sidoarjo Regency: 10.78 years
5. Blitar City: 10.78 years