In 2015, South Sumatra's HDI reached 67.46

þ Human development in South Sumatra in 2015 continued to progress marked by the continued increase in the South Sumatra Human Development Index (HDI). In 2015, South Sumatra's HDI reached 67.46. This figure increased by 0.71 points compared to the South Sumatra HDI in 2014 which amounted to 66.75.

2015 In 2015, human development in South Sumatra was still "moderate", still in line with its status in 2014. The HDI of South Sumatra in 2015 grew by 1.06 percent compared to 2014.

þ During the 2014 to 2015 period, the components forming the HDI also increased. Newborns have the opportunity to live up to 69 years. Children aged 7 years have the opportunity to attend school for 12 years. Meanwhile, the population aged 25 years and above has on average studied for 8 years. Adjusted per capita expenditure (constant 2012 prices) has reached 9.47 million rupiah in 2015, an increase of Rp. 172.19 thousand rupiah compared to the previous year.