Average Length of Schooling in Prabumulih City Up to Grade VIII in 2024

The average length of schooling (ALS) for residents aged 25 and over in Prabumulih City, South Sumatra, was 10.36 years in 2024.

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

The ALS of Prabumulih City's population increased by 0.01 years (0.1%) compared to the previous year, which was 10.35 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the ALS increased by 0.64 years (6.58%).

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

Compared to 16 other districts/cities in South Sumatra Province, Prabumulih City's ALS ranked 2nd. 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 districts/cities in South Sumatra Province with the highest 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

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