The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara, reached 8.97 years in 2023.
According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS in this region is above the average for West Nusa Tenggara Province, which reached 7.74 years in 2023.
The AYS for Dompu residents increased by 0.24 years (2.75%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.73 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.85 years (10.47%).
This AYS indicates that the average Dompu resident only attends school up to the eighth grade. This AYS is better than the national average AYS of 8.77 years in 2023.
Compared to the other 9 regencies/cities in West Nusa Tenggara Province, Dompu's AYS ranks fourth. The region with the highest AYS in the province is Bima City (10.95 years), while the lowest is North Lombok Regency (6.39 years).
The following is a list of the highest AYS in the top 5 regencies/cities of West Nusa Tenggara Province in 2023:
1. Bima City: 10.95 years
2. Mataram City: 9.56 years
3. West Sumbawa Regency: 8.98 years
4. Dompu Regency: 8.97 years
5. Sumbawa Regency: 8.52 years