Average Years of Schooling in Kepahiang Remains Below the National Average

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in Kepahiang, Bengkulu, was 8.36 years in 2023.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the AYS in this region is below the average for Bengkulu Province, which was 9.03 years in 2023.

The AYS for Kepahiang residents increased by 0.06 years (0.72%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.3 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.44 years (5.56%).

This AYS indicates that the average Kepahiang resident only attended 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 nine regencies/cities in Bengkulu Province, Kepahiang's AYS ranks sixth. The region with the highest AYS in the province is Bengkulu City (11.83 years), while the lowest is Bengkulu Tengah Regency (7.51 years).

The following is a list of the top 5 regencies/cities in Bengkulu Province with the highest AYS in 2023:

1. Bengkulu City: 11.83 years
2. Bengkulu Selatan Regency: 9.41 years
3. Rejang Lebong Regency: 8.8 years
4. Mukomuko Regency: 8.56 years
5. Kaur Regency: 8.41 years