Average Schooling Duration in Bulukumba Rises to 8.66 Years

The average schooling duration (RLS) of residents aged 25 and over in Bulukumba, South Sulawesi reached 8.66 years in 2025.

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

Bulukumba's resident RLS increased by 0.14 years (1.64%) compared to the previous year's 8.52 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, this RLS has risen by 0.99 years (12.91%).

This RLS indicates that the average Bulukumba resident only attends school up to the 8th 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, Bulukumba's RLS is in 10th place. The other area in the province with the highest RLS is Makassar City (11.59 years), while the lowest RLS is in 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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