Average Years of Schooling for Central Lampung Residents Still Below National Average

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and above in Central Lampung, Lampung, reached 7.97 years in 2024.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in the region is below the Lampung Province average, which was 8.36 years in 2024.

The AYS for Central Lampung residents increased by 0.16 years (2.05%) compared to the previous year's 7.81 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, the AYS has risen by 0.4 years (5.28%).

This AYS indicates that the average Central Lampung resident only completed schooling up to grade VII. However, this AYS is still below the national average AYS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 14 other regencies/cities in Lampung Province, Central Lampung's AYS is in 9th position. Other regions in the province with the highest AYS are Metro City (11.01 years), while the lowest AYS is Mesuji Regency (7.21 years).

Here is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in Lampung Province by AYS in 2024:

1. Metro City: 11.01 years
2. Bandar Lampung City: 10.99 years
3. West Pesisir Regency: 8.73 years
4. West Lampung Regency: 8.56 years
5. Pringsewu Regency: 8.53 years

(Read: Expected and Average Years of Schooling in Indonesia Increased 2014-2024)