Average Length of Schooling in West Sumbawa Up to Grade VII in 2025

The average length of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 and above in West Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara, reached 9.35 years in 2025.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS for the region's population was above the average for West Nusa Tenggara Province, which reached 8.21 years in 2025.

The RLS for West Sumbawa residents increased by 0.36 years (4.0%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.99 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the RLS increased by 0.69 years (7.97%).

This RLS indicates that the average resident of West Sumbawa only attended school up to the ninth grade. This RLS is better than the national average RLS of 9.07 years in 2025.

Compared to 9 other regencies/cities in West Nusa Tenggara Province, West Sumbawa's RLS was in the 4th position. Other regions in the province with the highest RLS were Bima City (10.97 years), while the lowest RLS was North Lombok Regency (6.75 years).

Below is a list of the top 5 highest RLS in regencies/cities in West Nusa Tenggara Province in 2025.

1. Bima City: 10.97 years
2. Mataram City: 9.89 years
3. Dompu Regency: 9.38 years
4. West Sumbawa Regency: 9.35 years
5. Sumbawa Regency: 8.88 years

(Read: Human Development Index in 38 Provinces of Indonesia 2024)