Most Educated in Albania

Top 65 cities ranked by most educated

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Most Educated — Albania

1 Cërrik 43 15.0%

2 Gjirokastër 45 15.0%

3 Librazhd 43 15.0%

4 Patos Fshat 44 15.0%

5 Sarandë 51 15.0%

6 Lezhë 48 15.0%

7 Peqin 43 15.0%

8 Patos 44 15.0%

9 Peshkopi 41 15.0%

10 Bulqizë 41 15.0%

11 Shijak 42 15.0%

12 Laç 48 15.0%

13 Librazhd-Qendër 43 15.0%

14 Xhafzotaj 42 15.0%

15 Tepelenë 45 15.0%

16 Gramsh 43 15.0%

17 Kamëz 50 15.0%

18 Fushë-Krujë 42 15.0%

19 Kavajë 50 15.0%

20 Kuçovë 40 15.0%

21 Kukës 47 15.0%

22 Pogradec 46 15.0%

23 Krujë 42 15.0%

24 Fier 44 15.0%

25 Korçë 46 15.0%

26 Fier-Çifçi 44 15.0%

27 Berat 40 15.0%

28 Lushnjë 44 15.0%

29 Shkodër 49 15.0%

30 Elbasan 43 15.0%

31 Vlorë 51 15.0%

32 Durrës 42 15.0%

33 Tirana 50 15.0%

34 Ura Vajgurore 40 15.0%

35 Zharrëz 44 15.0%

36 Shupenzë 41 15.0%

37 Petrelë 50 15.0%

38 Kozarë 40 15.0%

39 Hotolisht 43 15.0%

40 Përrenjas 43 15.0%

41 Delvinë 51 15.0%

42 Papër 43 15.0%

43 Pukë 49 15.0%

44 Roskovec 44 15.0%

45 Rrëshen 48 15.0%

46 Selenicë 51 15.0%

47 Shëngjin 48 15.0%

48 Golem 44 15.0%

49 Rrogozhinë 50 15.0%

50 Ndroq 50 15.0%

51 Bilisht 46 15.0%

52 Poshnjë 40 15.0%

53 Klos 41 15.0%

54 Ersekë 46 15.0%

55 Burrel 41 15.0%

56 Përmet 45 15.0%

57 Novoselë 51 15.0%

58 Mamurras 48 15.0%

59 Rajcë 43 15.0%

60 Velabisht 40 15.0%

61 Perondi 40 15.0%

62 Otllak 40 15.0%

63 Zall-Herr 50 15.0%

64 Nikël 42 15.0%

65 Kutalli 40 15.0%

The most educated cities in Albania have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Cërrik leads with 15.0% of residents holding a bachelor's degree.

High education levels typically correlate with higher incomes, lower unemployment, better health outcomes, and more civic engagement. These cities often host or are adjacent to major universities and research institutions that drive both education and economic development.

Highly educated communities tend to attract knowledge-based industries and employers in technology, healthcare, finance, and professional services, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of educational attainment and economic opportunity.

Did You Know?

1. In Cërrik, 15.0% of residents have a bachelor's degree — more than double the national average of about 33%.
2. Cities near major research universities consistently rank among the most educated in the country.
3. Higher education rates correlate with higher incomes, lower crime, and better health outcomes across communities.

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