Average Years of Schooling in Buton Reached 8.49 Years in 2023

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Buton, Southeast Sulawesi, was 8.49 years in 2023.

According to 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 Buton residents increased by 0.24 years (2.91%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.25 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.99 years (13.2%).

This AYS indicates that the average Buton resident only attends school up to the eighth 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, Buton's AYS ranks 12th. Kendari City has the highest AYS in the province (12.53 years), while Buton Tengah Regency 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