Average Length of Schooling for Palembang City Residents Up to Grade X in 2024

The mean years of schooling (MYS) for residents aged 25 years and older in Palembang City, South Sumatra, was 10.93 years in 2024.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the MYS of the region's population was above the average for South Sumatra Province, which was 8.57 years in 2024.

Palembang City's MYS increased by 0.01 years (0.09%) compared to the previous year's 10.92 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the MYS rose by 0.41 years (3.9%).

This MYS indicates that the average resident of Palembang City only attended school up to Grade X. This MYS is better than the national average MYS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 16 other regencies/cities in South Sumatra Province, Palembang City's MYS ranks first. The region in the province with the highest MYS is Palembang City (10.93 years), while the lowest MYS is in Ogan Komering Ilir Regency (7.19 years).

Below is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in South Sumatra Province by MYS in 2024.

1. Palembang City: 10.93 years
2. Prabumulih City: 10.36 years
3. Lubuk Linggau City: 9.94 years
4. Pagar Alam City: 9.44 years
5. Ogan Komering Ulu Regency: 8.86 years

(Read: Expected Length of Schooling in 38 Indonesian Provinces 2024, DIY Highest)