Average Length of Schooling for Rejang Lebong Residents Reaches 8.81 Years in 2024

The average length of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 years and older in Rejang Lebong, Bengkulu, was 8.81 years in 2024.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS for residents in the region was below the average for Bengkulu Province, which was 9.04 years in 2024.

The RLS for Rejang Lebong residents increased by 0.01 years (0.11%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.8 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, the RLS rose by 0.55 years (6.66%).

This RLS indicates that the average resident of Rejang Lebong only attended school up to the 8th grade. However, this RLS is still below the national average RLS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 9 other regencies/cities in Bengkulu Province, Rejang Lebong's RLS ranked 3rd. Other areas in the province with the highest RLS were Bengkulu City (11.84 years), while the lowest RLS was Bengkulu Tengah Regency (7.71 years).

Here is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in Bengkulu Province by RLS in 2024.

1. Bengkulu City: 11.84 years
2. South Bengkulu Regency: 9.42 years
3. Rejang Lebong Regency: 8.81 years
4. Mukomuko Regency: 8.57 years
5. Kaur Regency: 8.47 years

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