Average Schooling Duration in Bantaeng Regency Rises to 7.43 Years

The average schooling duration (RLS) of residents aged 25 and over in Bantaeng, South Sulawesi was 7.43 years in 2025.

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

Bantaeng's resident RLS increased by 0.17 years (2.34%) compared to the previous year's 7.26 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, this RLS has risen by 0.71 years (10.57%).

This RLS indicates that the average Bantaeng resident only attends school up to the 7th grade level. However, this RLS is still below the national average RLS of 9.07 years in 2025.

When compared to the other 23 regencies/cities in South Sulawesi Province, Bantaeng's RLS ranks 23rd. 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).

Here 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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