Average Schooling Duration of Jeneponto Residents Still Below National Average

The average schooling duration (RLS) of residents aged 25 and over in Jeneponto, South Sulawesi reached 7.02 years in 2025.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS of residents in this region is below the average of South Sulawesi Province, which reached 9.0 years in 2025.

Jeneponto's resident RLS increased by 0.01 years (0.14%) compared to the previous year, which was 7.01 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, the RLS has risen by 0.43 years (6.53%).

This RLS indicates that the average Jeneponto resident only attends school up to the 7th grade level. However, this RLS is still below the national average RLS of 9.07 years in 2025.

When compared to the other 23 regencies/cities in South Sulawesi Province, Jeneponto's RLS ranks 24th. The other region in the province with the highest RLS is Makassar City (11.59 years), while the lowest RLS is Jeneponto Regency (7.02 years).

Below is the list of the highest RLS in 5 regencies/cities of South Sulawesi Province 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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