Average Length of Schooling in Ogan Komering Ulu Regency Rises to 8.86 Years

The average length of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 and above in Ogan Komering Ulu, South Sumatra, was 8.86 years in 2024.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS of the region's population was above the average for South Sumatra Province, which was 8.57 years in 2024.

The RLS of Ogan Komering Ulu's population increased by 0.01 years (0.11%) compared to the previous year's 8.85 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, the RLS rose by 0.17 years (1.96%).

This RLS indicates that the average resident of Ogan Komering Ulu only attended school up to the 8th grade. This RLS is better than the national average RLS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 16 other regencies/cities in South Sumatra Province, Ogan Komering Ulu's RLS ranked 5th. Other regions in the province with the highest RLS are Palembang City (10.93 years), while the lowest RLS is Ogan Komering Ilir Regency (7.19 years).

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

1. Palembang City: 10.93 years
2. Prabumulih City: 10.36 years
3. Lubuk Linggau City: 9.94 years
4. Pagar Alam City: 9.44 years
5. Ogan Komering Ulu Regency: 8.86 years

(Read: Indonesia's Life Expectancy and Average Length of Schooling Continue to Increase Over the Last Decade)