Average Length of Schooling in Dompu Regency Rises to 9.38 Years

The average length of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 and above in Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara, reached 9.38 years in 2025.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS of residents in the region is above the average for West Nusa Tenggara Province, which reached 8.21 years in 2025.

Dompu's RLS increased by 0.34 years (3.76%) compared to the previous year, which was 9.04 years. Meanwhile, in the last five years, the RLS has risen by 0.94 years (11.14%).

This RLS indicates that the average resident of Dompu only attended school up to the 9th grade. This RLS is better than the national RLS average of 9.07 years in 2025.

Compared to 9 other regencies/cities in West Nusa Tenggara Province, Dompu's RLS is in 3rd position. Other areas in the province with the highest RLS are Bima City (10.97 years), while the lowest RLS is Lombok Utara Regency (6.75 years).

Below is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in West Nusa Tenggara Province by RLS in 2025.

1. Bima City: 10.97 years
2. Mataram City: 9.89 years
3. Dompu Regency: 9.38 years
4. West Sumbawa Regency: 9.35 years
5. Sumbawa Regency: 8.88 years

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