Average Years of Schooling in Central Buton Rises to 7.34 Years

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Central Buton, Southeast Sulawesi, was 7.34 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS in this region is below the average for Southeast Sulawesi Province, which was 9.31 years in 2023.

The AYS for Central Buton residents increased by 0.01 years (0.14%) compared to the previous year, which was 7.33 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.06 years (0.82%).

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

Compared to the other 16 districts/cities in Southeast Sulawesi Province, Central Buton's AYS ranks 17th. Kendari City has the highest AYS in the province (12.53 years), while Central Buton has the lowest (7.34 years).

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

1. Kendari City: 12.53 years
2. Bau Bau City: 11.02 years
3. North Konawe Regency: 9.6 years
4. Konawe Regency: 9.56 years
5. Konawe Islands Regency: 9.45 years