Average Length of Schooling for Bima Residents Up to Class VII in 2025

The average length of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 years and over in Bima, West Nusa Tenggara reached 8.61 years in 2025.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS for residents in the region was above the average for West Nusa Tenggara Province, which reached 8.21 years in 2025.

Bima's RLS increased by 0.31 years (3.73%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.3 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the RLS has increased by 0.83 years (10.67%).

This RLS indicates that Bima residents, on average, only attend school up to grade VIII. However, this RLS is still below the national average RLS of 9.07 years in 2025.

Compared to 9 other regencies/cities in West Nusa Tenggara Province, Bima's RLS is in 6th position. Other regions in the province with the largest RLS are Bima City (10.97 years), while the lowest RLS is North Lombok Regency (6.75 years).

Here is a list of the highest RLS in 5 regencies/cities in West Nusa Tenggara Province in 2025.

1. Bima City: 10.97 years
2. Mataram City: 9.89 years
3. Dompu Regency: 9.38 years
4. West Sumbawa Regency: 9.35 years
5. Sumbawa Regency: 8.88 years

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