The average years of schooling for residents of Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir has increased to 7.08 years.

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir, South Sumatra, was 7.08 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS in this region is below the average for South Sumatra Province, which was 8.5 years in 2023.

The AYS for residents of Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir increased by 0.02 years (0.28%) compared to the previous year, which was 7.06 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.5 years (7.6%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir only attends school up to the seventh grade. However, this AYS is still below the national average AYS of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to the other 16 districts/cities in South Sumatra Province, Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir ranks 17th in AYS. The area with the highest AYS in the province is Palembang City (10.92 years), while the lowest is Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir Regency (7.08 years).

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

1. Palembang City: 10.92 years
2. Prabumulih City: 10.35 years
3. Lubuk Linggau City: 9.93 years
4. Pagar Alam City: 9.43 years
5. Ogan Komering Ulu Regency: 8.85 years