Average Schooling Duration in Makassar City Rises to 11.59 Years

The average schooling duration (RLS) of residents aged 25 years and over in Makassar City, South Sulawesi was 11.59 years in 2025.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS of residents in this area is above the average of South Sulawesi Province, which was 9.0 years in 2025.

The RLS of Makassar City residents increased by 0.02 years (0.17%) compared to the previous year, which was 11.57 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the RLS has increased by 0.38 years (3.39%).

This RLS indicates that the average resident of Makassar City only attended school up to the 11th grade level. This RLS is better than the national average RLS of 9.07 years in 2025.

When compared to the other 23 regencies/cities in South Sulawesi Province, Makassar City's RLS ranks first. Other areas in the province with the highest RLS are Makassar City (11.59 years), while the lowest RLS is Jeneponto Regency (7.02 years).

Below is the list of the highest RLS in 5 regencies/cities of South Sulawesi Province in 2025.

1. Makassar City: 11.59 years
2. Palopo City: 11.17 years
3. Parepare City: 10.89 years
4. Enrekang Regency: 9.26 years
5. East Luwu Regency: 9.04 years

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