Average Years of Schooling in North Buton Up to Grade VII in 2025

The average years of schooling (AYS) of the population aged 25 and over in North Buton, Southeast Sulawesi was 9.28 years in 2025.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS of the population in this region was below the Southeast Sulawesi provincial average of 9.56 years in 2025.

The AYS of North Buton's population increased by 0.04 years (0.43%) compared to the previous year, which was 9.24 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, this AYS has risen by 0.36 years (4.04%).

This AYS indicates that the average North Buton resident only completed up to grade IX. This AYS is better than the national average AYS of 9.07 years in 2025.

When compared to the other 16 regencies/cities in Southeast Sulawesi Province, North Buton's AYS ranks 7th. The other region in the province with the highest AYS is Kendari City (12.56 years), while the lowest AYS is Central Buton Regency (7.37 years).

Below is the list of the highest AYS in 5 regencies/cities of Southeast Sulawesi Province in 2025.

1. Kendari City: 12.56 years
2. Bau Bau City: 11.11 years
3. Konawe Regency: 9.8 years
4. North Konawe Regency: 9.79 years
5. Konawe Islands Regency: 9.61 years

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