Average Length of Schooling for Ogan Komering Ilir Regency Residents Reaches 7.19 Years in 2024

The average length of schooling (ALS) for residents aged 25 years and over in Ogan Komering Ilir, South Sumatra, was 7.19 years in 2024.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the ALS for residents in the region was below the average for South Sumatra Province, which was 8.57 years in 2024.

The ALS for Ogan Komering Ilir residents increased by 0.11 years (1.55%) compared to the previous year, which was 7.08 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the ALS rose by 0.16 years (2.28%).

This ALS indicates that the average resident of Ogan Komering Ilir only attended school up to the 7th grade level. However, this ALS is still below the national average ALS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 16 other regencies/cities in South Sumatra Province, Ogan Komering Ilir's ALS was in 17th position. Another region in the province with the highest ALS was Palembang City (10.93 years), while the lowest ALS was Ogan Komering Ilir Regency (7.19 years). Here is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in South Sumatra Province with the highest ALS 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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