Average Years of Schooling in North Bengkulu Up to Grade VII in 2024

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and above in North Bengkulu, Bengkulu was 8.32 years in 2024.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for the population in that region was below the average for Bengkulu Province, which was 9.04 years in 2024.

The AYS for North Bengkulu's population increased by 0.21 years (2.59%) compared to the previous year's 8.11 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, the AYS rose by 0.46 years (5.85%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of North Bengkulu only attended school up to Grade VIII. However, this AYS is still below the national average AYS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to the other 9 regencies/cities in Bengkulu Province, North Bengkulu's AYS ranks 8th. Other regions in the province with the highest AYS include Bengkulu City (11.84 years), while the lowest AYS is in Central Bengkulu Regency (7.71 years).

Below is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in Bengkulu Province by AYS in 2024.

1. Bengkulu City: 11.84 years
2. South Bengkulu Regency: 9.42 years
3. Rejang Lebong Regency: 8.81 years
4. Rejang Lebong Regency: 8.81 years
5. Mukomuko Regency: 8.57 years
6. Kaur Regency: 8.47 years

(Read: Number of Kejar Paket C Education Services in Indonesian Provinces June 2025)