Average Years of Schooling in Buton Selatan Regency up to Grade VIII in 2023

The average years of schooling (AYS) for residents aged 25 and over in South Buton, Southeast Sulawesi, reached 7.65 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 reached 9.31 years in 2023.

The AYS for South Buton residents increased by 0.01 years (0.13%) compared to the previous year, which was 7.64 years. Meanwhile, over the past five years, the AYS has increased by 0.58 years (8.2%).

This AYS indicates that the average resident of South Buton only attends school up to the seventh grade. However, this AYS is still below the national average of 8.77 years in 2023.

Compared to the other 16 districts/cities in Southeast Sulawesi Province, South Buton's AYS ranks 16th. Kendari City has the highest AYS in the province (12.53 years), while Central Buton Regency has the lowest (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