Average Years of Schooling in Central Buton Regency Up to Grade VII in 2025

The average years of schooling (RLS) of the population aged 25 and over in Central Buton, Southeast Sulawesi was 7.37 years in 2025.

Quoting data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS of the population in this region was below the Southeast Sulawesi provincial average of 9.56 years in 2025.

The RLS of Central Buton's population increased by 0.02 years (0.27%) compared to the previous year, which was 7.35 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, the RLS has increased by 0.07 years (0.96%).

This RLS indicates that the average Central Buton resident only attended school up to the seventh grade level. However, this RLS is still below the national average RLS of 9.07 years in 2025.

When compared to the other 16 regencies/cities in Southeast Sulawesi Province, Central Buton's RLS ranks 17th. The other region in the province with the highest RLS is Kendari City (12.56 years), while the lowest RLS is Central Buton Regency (7.37 years).

Below is the list of the highest RLS in 5 regencies/cities of Southeast Sulawesi Province in 2025.

1. Kendari City: 12.56 years
2. Bau Bau City: 11.11 years
3. Konawe Regency: 9.8 years
4. North Konawe Regency: 9.79 years
5. Konawe Islands Regency: 9.61 years

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