Average Length of Schooling in South Lampung Rises to 7.78 Years

The average length of schooling (RLS) for residents aged 25 and above in South Lampung, Lampung reached 7.78 years in 2024.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS for residents in the region was below the Lampung Province average, which reached 8.36 years in 2024.

The RLS for South Lampung residents increased by 0.01 years (0.13%) compared to the previous year's 7.77 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, the RLS rose by 0.1 years (1.3%).

This RLS indicates that the average resident of South Lampung only attended school up to the 7th grade. However, this RLS is still below the national average RLS of 8.85 years in 2024.

Compared to 14 other regencies/cities in Lampung Province, South Lampung's RLS ranked 11th. Other regions in the province with the highest RLS are Metro City (11.01 years), while the lowest RLS is Mesuji Regency (7.21 years).

Below is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in Lampung Province by RLS in 2024.

1. Metro City: 11.01 years
2. Bandar Lampung City: 10.99 years
3. West Pesisir Regency: 8.73 years
4. West Lampung Regency: 8.56 years
5. Pringsewu Regency: 8.53 years

(Read: Number of Primary School Dropouts in 38 Provinces of Indonesia in 2024)