Average Years of Schooling in Bulukumba Rises to 8.26 Years

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Bulukumba, South Sulawesi, was 8.26 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this region is below the average for South Sulawesi Province, which was 8.76 years in 2023.

The AYS for Bulukumba residents increased by 0.25 years (3.12%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.01 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.92 years (12.53%).

This AYS indicates that the average Bulukumba resident only attended school up to the eighth grade. However, this AYS is still below the national average of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 23 other districts/cities in South Sulawesi Province, Bulukumba's AYS ranks 15th. Other areas in the province with the highest AYS are Makassar City (11.56 years), while the lowest AYS is in Jeneponto Regency (7.0 years).

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

1. Makassar City: 11.56 years
2. Palopo City: 11.13 years
3. Parepare City: 10.7 years
4. Enrekang Regency: 8.94 years
5. Luwu Timur Regency: 8.93 years