Average Years of Schooling in Lubuk Linggau City Rises to 9.93 Years

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Lubuk Linggau City, South Sumatra, reached 9.93 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS in this region is above the average for South Sumatra Province, which reached 8.5 years in 2023.

The AYS for residents of Lubuk Linggau City increased by 0.02 years (0.2%) compared to the previous year, which was 9.91 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.42 years (4.42%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Lubuk Linggau City only attended school up to the ninth grade. This AYS is better than the national average AYS of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to 16 other regencies/cities in South Sumatra Province, Lubuk Linggau City's AYS is ranked 3rd. Other areas in the province with the highest AYS are Palembang City (10.92 years), while the lowest AYS is in Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir Regency (7.08 years).

The following is a list of the highest AYS in 5 regencies/cities in South Sumatra Province in 2023.

1. Palembang City: 10.92 years
2. Prabumulih City: 10.35 years
3. Lubuk Linggau City: 9.93 years
4. Pagar Alam City: 9.43 years
5. Ogan Komering Ulu Regency: 8.85 years