Average Years of Schooling in Ogan Komering Ulu Timur Still Below the National Average

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Ogan Komering Ulu Timur, South Sumatra, was 8.07 years in 2023.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS in this region is below the average for South Sumatra Province, which was 8.5 years in 2023.

The AYS for residents of Ogan Komering Ulu Timur increased by 0.27 years (3.46%) compared to the previous year, which was 7.8 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.8 years (11.0%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of Ogan Komering Ulu Timur 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 South Sumatra Province, Ogan Komering Ulu Timur's AYS ranks 9th. The area with the highest AYS in the province is Palembang City (10.92 years), while the lowest AYS is in Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir Regency (7.08 years).

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

1. Palembang City: 10.92 years
2. Prabumulih City: 10.35 years
3. Lubuk Linggau City: 9.93 years
4. Pagar Alam City: 9.43 years
5. Ogan Komering Ulu Regency: 8.85 years