Average Length of Schooling for Kepahiang Residents Still Below National Average

The average length of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 years and over in Kepahiang, Bengkulu reached 8.37 years in 2024.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS of the region's population is below the Bengkulu Province average, which reached 9.04 years in 2024.

Kepahiang's RLS increased by 0.01 years (0.12%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.36 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the RLS increased by 0.44 years (5.55%).

This RLS indicates that Kepahiang's average resident only attends school up to the 8th grade. However, this RLS is still below the national average RLS of 8.85 years in 2024. Compared to 9 other regencies/cities in Bengkulu Province, Kepahiang's RLS is in 7th position. Other areas in the province with the highest RLS are Bengkulu City (11.84 years), while the lowest RLS is Bengkulu Tengah Regency (7.71 years).

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

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

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