Average Length of Schooling for Musi Rawas Utara Residents Reaches 7.51 Years in 2024

The average length of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 and over in Musi Rawas Utara, South Sumatra, was 7.51 years in 2024.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS of the region's population was below the average for South Sumatra Province, which was 8.57 years in 2024.

The RLS of Musi Rawas Utara residents increased by 0.01 years (0.13%) compared to the previous year, which was 7.5 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the RLS increased by 1.01 years (15.54%).

The RLS indicates that the average Musi Rawas Utara resident only attended school up to the 7th grade. However, this RLS is still below the national average RLS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 16 other regencies/cities in South Sumatra Province, Musi Rawas Utara's RLS ranks 14th. Other regions in the province with the highest RLS are Palembang City (10.93 years), while the lowest RLS is Ogan Komering Ilir Regency (7.19 years).

The following is a list of the highest RLS in 5 regencies/cities of South Sumatra Province in 2024.

1. Palembang City: 10.93 years
2. Prabumulih City: 10.36 years
3. Lubuk Linggau City: 9.94 years
4. Pagar Alam City: 9.44 years
5. Ogan Komering Ulu Regency: 8.86 years

(Read: 5 Provinces with the Highest Human Development Index Growth in 2024)