Average Years of Schooling in Palopo City Up to Grade 10 in 2025

The average years of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 and over in Palopo City, South Sulawesi was 11.17 years in 2025.

Quoting data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS of residents in this area was above the South Sulawesi provincial average of 9.0 years in 2025.

Palopo City's resident RLS increased by 0.01 years (0.09%) compared to the previous year, which was 11.16 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, this RLS has risen by 0.41 years (3.81%).

This RLS indicates that the average Palopo City resident 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, Palopo City's RLS is in 2nd place. The other area in the province with the highest RLS is 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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