Average Length of Schooling for West Lombok Regency Residents Rises to 7.15 Years
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The average length of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 and above in West Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, reached 7.15 years in 2025.
Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS for residents in the region is below the average for West Nusa Tenggara Province, which reached 8.21 years in 2025.
The RLS for West Lombok residents increased by 0.27 years (3.92%) compared to the previous year, which was 6.88 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the RLS rose by 0.74 years (11.54%).
This RLS indicates that the average resident of West Lombok only attended school up to the seventh grade. However, this RLS is still below the national RLS average of 9.07 years in 2025.
Compared to 9 other regencies/cities in West Nusa Tenggara Province, West Lombok's RLS is in 8th position. Other regions in the province with the highest RLS are Bima City (10.97 years), while the lowest RLS is North Lombok Regency (6.75 years). Here is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in West Nusa Tenggara Province by RLS in 2025.- Bima City: 10.97 years
- Mataram City: 9.89 years
- Dompu Regency: 9.38 years
- West Sumbawa Regency: 9.35 years
- Sumbawa Regency: 8.88 years
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