Soppeng Resident's Average Schooling Duration Rises to 8.59 Years

The average schooling duration (ASD) of residents aged 25 and over in Soppeng, South Sulawesi, reached 8.59 years in 2025.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the ASD of residents in this area was below the South Sulawesi provincial average of 9.0 years in 2025.

Soppeng's resident ASD increased by 0.14 years (1.66%) compared to the previous year's 8.45 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, the ASD has risen by 0.78 years (9.99%).

This ASD indicates that the average Soppeng resident only completed up to the 8th grade level. However, this figure is still below the national ASD average of 9.07 years in 2025.

When compared to the other 23 regencies/cities in South Sulawesi, Soppeng's ASD ranks 12th. The areas in the province with the highest ASD are Makassar City (11.59 years), while the lowest is Jeneponto Regency (7.02 years).

Here is the list of the top 5 regencies/cities with the highest ASD in South Sulawesi in 2025.

1. Makassar City: 11.59 years
2. Palopo City: 11.17 years
3. Parepare City: 10.89 years
4. Enrekang Regency: 9.26 years
5. East Luwu Regency: 9.04 years

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