The average years of schooling for residents of Lahat Regency has increased to 8.56 years.

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Lahat, South Sumatra, was 8.56 years in 2023.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this region is above the average for South Sumatra Province, which was 8.5 years in 2023.

The AYS for Lahat residents increased by 0.03 years (0.35%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.53 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.12 years (1.42%).

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

Compared to 16 other districts/cities in South Sumatra Province, Lahat's AYS ranks 6th. The area in the province with the highest AYS is Palembang City (10.92 years), while the lowest AYS is in Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir Regency (7.08 years).

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

1. Palembang City: 10.92 years
2. Prabumulih City: 10.35 years
3. Lubuk Linggau City: 9.93 years
4. Pagar Alam City: 9.43 years
5. Ogan Komering Ulu Regency: 8.85 years