Average Length of Schooling in South Ogan Komering Ulu Still Below National Average

The average length of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 years and over in Ogan Komering Ulu Selatan, South Sumatra reached 8.25 years in 2024.

Citing data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS of the population in the region is below the average for South Sumatra Province, which reached 8.57 years in 2024.

The RLS of the population of Ogan Komering Ulu Selatan increased by 0.2 years (2.48%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.05 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the RLS increased by 0.42 years (5.36%).

This RLS indicates that the average resident of Ogan Komering Ulu Selatan only attended school up to the 8th grade. However, this RLS is still below the national average RLS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 16 other regencies/cities in South Sumatra Province, Ogan Komering Ulu Selatan's RLS is in 8th position. Other regions in the province with the highest RLS are Palembang City (10.93 years), while the lowest RLS is Ogan Komering Ilir Regency (7.19 years).

Here is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in South Sumatra Province with the highest RLS 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: Education Institution Integrity Score per Province in 2024)