Average Years of Schooling in Luwu Regency Remains Below the National Average

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Luwu, South Sulawesi, was 8.73 years in 2023.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS in this region is below the average for South Sulawesi Province, which was 8.76 years in 2023.

The AYS for Luwu residents increased by 0.25 years (2.95%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.48 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.76 years (9.54%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Luwu only attended school up to the eighth grade. However, this AYS is still below the national average AYS of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 23 other districts/cities in South Sulawesi Province, Luwu's AYS ranks 6th. The area with the highest AYS in the province is Makassar City (11.56 years), while the lowest is Jeneponto Regency (7.0 years).

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

1. Makassar City: 11.56 years
2. Palopo City: 11.13 years
3. Parepare City: 10.7 years
4. Enrekang Regency: 8.94 years
5. Luwu Timur Regency: 8.93 years