Average Length of Schooling for West Lampung Population Reached 8.56 Years in 2024

The average length of schooling (ALS) for the population aged 25 years and above in West Lampung, Lampung reached 8.56 years in 2024.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the ALS of the region's population was above the average for Lampung Province, which reached 8.36 years in 2024.

The ALS of West Lampung's population increased by 0.2 years (2.39%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.36 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the ALS increased by 0.71 years (9.04%).

This ALS indicates that the average resident of West Lampung only attended school up to the 8th grade. However, this ALS is still below the national average ALS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 14 other regencies/cities in Lampung Province, West Lampung's ALS is in 4th position. Other regions in the province with the highest ALS are Metro City (11.01 years), while the lowest ALS is Mesuji Regency (7.21 years).

Here is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in Lampung Province with the highest ALS in 2024.

1. Metro City: 11.01 years
2. Bandar Lampung City: 10.99 years
3. West Pesisir Regency: 8.73 years
4. West Lampung Regency: 8.56 years
5. Pringsewu Regency: 8.53 years

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