Average Years of Schooling in North Toraja Reached 8.51 Years in 2023

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in North Toraja, South Sulawesi, was 8.51 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this region is below the average for South Sulawesi Province, which was 8.76 years in 2023.

The AYS for North Toraja residents increased by 0.25 years (3.03%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.26 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.75 years (9.66%).

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

Compared to 23 other districts/cities in South Sulawesi Province, North Toraja's AYS ranks 9th. Other areas in the province with the highest AYS are Makassar City (11.56 years), while the lowest AYS is Jeneponto Regency (7.0 years).

The following is a list of the highest AYS in 5 districts/cities in South Sulawesi Province in 2023.

1. Makassar City: 11.56 years
2. Palopo City: 11.13 years
3. Parepare City: 10.7 years
4. Enrekang Regency: 8.94 years
5. East Luwu Regency: 8.93 years