The average years of schooling for Palembang city residents has increased to 10.92 years.

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Palembang City, South Sumatra, reached 10.92 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this area is above the average for South Sumatra Province, which reached 8.5 years in 2023.

The AYS for Palembang City residents increased by 0.01 years (0.09%) compared to the previous year, which was 10.91 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.55 years (5.3%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Palembang City only attends school up to the 10th grade. This AYS is better than the national average AYS of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 16 other districts/cities in South Sumatra Province, Palembang City ranks first in AYS. Other areas in the province with the highest AYS are Palembang City (10.92 years), while the lowest AYS is in Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir Regency (7.08 years).

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

1. Palembang City: 10.92 years
2. Prabumulih City: 10.35 years
3. Lubuk Linggau City: 9.93 years
4. Pagar Alam City: 9.43 years
5. Ogan Komering Ulu Regency: 8.85 years