Average Length of Schooling in Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir Regency Up to 6th Grade of Elementary School in 2024

The average length of schooling (ALS) for residents aged 25 and above in Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir, South Sumatra, reached 7.27 years in 2024.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the ALS for residents in the region was below the average for South Sumatra Province, which reached 8.57 years in 2024.

The ALS for residents of Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir increased by 0.19 years (2.68%) compared to the previous year, which was 7.08 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the ALS has risen by 0.52 years (7.7%).

This ALS indicates that the average resident of Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir only attended school up to the 7th grade. However, this ALS is still below the national average ALS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 16 other regencies/cities in South Sumatra Province, Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir's ALS is in 16th position. Other regions in the province with the highest ALS are Palembang City (10.93 years), while the lowest ALS is in Ogan Komering Ilir Regency (7.19 years).

Below is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in South Sumatra Province by ALS 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: Expected Length of Schooling in 38 Provinces of Indonesia 2024, DIY Highest)