Average Length of Schooling in Musi Banyuasin Regency Up to Grade VII in 2024

The average length of schooling (ALS) for the population aged 25 years and over in Musi Banyuasin, South Sumatra, was 7.95 years in 2024.

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

The ALS of Musi Banyuasin's population increased by 0.27 years (3.52%) compared to the previous year's 7.68 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the ALS increased by 0.34 years (4.47%).

This ALS indicates that the average resident of Musi Banyuasin only attended school up to the seventh grade. However, this ALS is still below the national average ALS of 8.85 years in 2024. Compared to 16 other regencies/cities in South Sumatra Province, Musi Banyuasin's ALS ranks 11th. Other regions in the province with the highest ALS are Palembang City (10.93 years), while the lowest ALS is Ogan Komering Ilir Regency (7.19 years).

Here is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in South Sumatra Province by ALS 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: Expectation and Average Length of Schooling in Indonesia Increased 2014-2024)