Average Years of Schooling in Muna Rises to 8.53

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Muna, Southeast Sulawesi, reached 8.53 years in 2023.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS for residents in this region is below the average for Southeast Sulawesi Province, which reached 9.31 years in 2023.

The AYS for Muna residents increased by 0.01 years (0.12%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.52 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.34 years (4.15%).

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

Compared to the other 16 districts/cities in Southeast Sulawesi Province, Muna's AYS ranks 9th. The region with the highest AYS in the province is Kendari City (12.53 years), while the lowest AYS is in Central Buton Regency (7.34 years).

The following is a list of the top 5 districts/cities in Southeast Sulawesi Province with the highest AYS in 2023:

1. Kendari City: 12.53 years
2. Bau Bau City: 11.02 years
3. North Konawe Regency: 9.6 years
4. Konawe Regency: 9.56 years
5. Konawe Islands Regency: 9.45 years