Average Years of Schooling in Bau Bau City Rises to 11.02 Years

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Bau Bau City, Southeast Sulawesi, reached 11.02 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS in this region is above the average for Southeast Sulawesi Province, which reached 9.31 years in 2023.

The AYS for residents of Bau Bau City increased by 0.1 years (0.92%) compared to the previous year, which was 10.92 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.89 years (8.79%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Bau Bau City only attends school up to grade XI. This AYS is better than the national average AYS of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 16 other districts/cities in Southeast Sulawesi Province, Bau Bau City's AYS is ranked second. The region in the province with the highest AYS is Kendari City (12.53 years), while the lowest AYS is in Central Buton Regency (7.34 years).

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

1. Kendari City: 12.53 years
2. Bau Bau City: 11.02 years
3. North Konawe Regency: 9.6 years
4. Konawe Regency: 9.56 years
5. Konawe Islands Regency: 9.45 years