Average Years of Schooling in South Central Timor to Grade 7 in 2023

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in South Central Timor, East Nusa Tenggara, reached 6.97 years in 2023.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this region is below the average for East Nusa Tenggara Province, which reached 7.82 years in 2023.

The AYS for residents of South Central Timor increased by 0.21 years (3.11%) compared to the previous year, which was 6.76 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.5 years (7.73%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of South Central Timor only attends school up to the 6th grade of elementary school. However, this AYS is still below the national average AYS of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 21 other districts/cities in East Nusa Tenggara Province, South Central Timor's AYS ranks 20th. The region with the highest AYS in the province is Kupang City (11.62 years), while the lowest AYS is in Southwest Sumba Regency (6.38 years).

The following is a list of the top 5 districts/cities in East Nusa Tenggara Province with the highest AYS in 2023:

1. Kupang City: 11.62 years
2. Ngada Regency: 8.82 years
3. Alor Regency: 8.45 years
4. Lembata Regency: 8.26 years
5. Ende Regency: 8.2 years