Average Length of Schooling of Lahat Regency Residents Up to Class VII in 2024

The average length of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 years and above in Lahat, South Sumatra, reached 8.69 years in 2024.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS of the residents in that area was above the average for South Sumatra Province, which reached 8.57 years in 2024.

Lahat's resident RLS increased by 0.13 years (1.52%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.56 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the RLS rose by 0.24 years (2.84%).

This RLS indicates that the average Lahat resident 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, Lahat's RLS ranks 6th. Other areas 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).

Below is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in South Sumatra Province by 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

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