The average years of schooling for Belu residents has increased to 7.39 years.

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Belu, East Nusa Tenggara, was 7.39 years in 2023.

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

The AYS for Belu residents increased by 0.01 years (0.14%) compared to the previous year, which was 7.38 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.31 years (4.38%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Belu only attends school up to the seventh grade. However, this AYS is still below the national average of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to the other 21 districts/cities in East Nusa Tenggara Province, Belu's AYS ranks 15th. The region with the highest AYS in the province is Kupang City (11.62 years), while the lowest is South West 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