Average Years of Schooling in Wakatobi Regency Increases to 8.51 Years

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi, was 8.51 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 was 9.31 years in 2023.

The AYS for Wakatobi residents increased by 0.01 years (0.12%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.5 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.79 years (10.23%).

This AYS indicates that the average Wakatobi resident 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 16 other districts/cities in Southeast Sulawesi Province, Wakatobi's AYS ranks 11th. The region with the highest AYS in the province is Kendari City (12.53 years), while the lowest is 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