Average Years of Schooling for Mamuju Residents up to Grade VIII in 2023

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Mamuju, West Sulawesi, reached 8.16 years in 2023.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this region is above the average for West Sulawesi Province, which reached 8.13 years in 2023.

The AYS for Mamuju residents increased by 0.07 years (0.87%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.09 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.63 years (8.37%).

This AYS indicates that the average Mamuju resident only attends school up to the eighth grade. However, this AYS is still below the national average of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to the five other regencies/cities in West Sulawesi Province, Mamuju's AYS is ranked second. The region with the highest AYS in the province is Majene Regency (9.28 years), while the lowest is Polewali Mandar Regency (7.71 years).

The following is a list of the highest AYS in the 5 regencies/cities of West Sulawesi Province in 2023:

1. Majene Regency: 9.28 years
2. Mamuju Regency: 8.16 years
3. North Mamuju Regency: 8.12 years
4. Mamasa Regency: 8.11 years
5. Central Mamuju Regency: 7.73 years