Most Educated in Xinjiang

Top 100 cities ranked by most educated

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Most Educated — Xinjiang

1 Ürümqi 34.6%

2 Shihezi 34.6%

3 Korla 34.6%

4 Aqsu 34.6%

5 Kashgar 34.6%

6 Gujangbagh 34.6%

7 Huocheng 34.6%

8 Artux 34.6%

9 Xinyuan 34.6%

10 Turpan 34.6%

11 Ghulja 34.6%

12 Karamay 34.6%

13 Hami 34.6%

14 Bole 34.6%

15 Changji 34.6%

16 Jinshanlu 34.6%

17 Tacheng 34.6%

18 Wujiaqu 34.6%

19 Tumxuk 34.6%

20 Shache 34.6%

21 Ālā'ĕr 34.6%

22 Xincheng 34.6%

23 Baijiantan 34.6%

24 Wensu 34.6%

25 Kageleke 34.6%

26 Wusu 34.6%

27 Qarasu 34.6%

28 Xininglu 34.6%

29 Qaraqash 34.6%

30 Sandaohezi 34.6%

31 Emin 34.6%

32 Bageqi 34.6%

33 Zhawa 34.6%

34 Zepu 34.6%

35 Yuqunweng 34.6%

36 Han’airike 34.6%

37 Kuiya 34.6%

38 Ka'ersai 34.6%

39 Baishikante 34.6%

40 Jelilyüzi 34.6%

41 Elixku 34.6%

42 Dadamtu 34.6%

43 Puqiakeqi 34.6%

44 Huangdi 34.6%

45 Tage'erqi 34.6%

46 Yawa 34.6%

47 Bayandai 34.6%

48 Mixia 34.6%

49 Saybag 34.6%

50 Wudalike 34.6%

51 Yengisar 34.6%

52 Sandaoling Lutiankuang Wuqi Nongchang 34.6%

53 Mugala 34.6%

54 Qarek 34.6%

55 Yishikuli 34.6%

56 Huyanghe 34.6%

57 Tuomuwusitang 34.6%

58 Layka 34.6%

59 Akesalayi 34.6%

60 Buzhake 34.6%

61 Yigai'erqi 34.6%

62 Tawakule 34.6%

63 Kuoyiqi 34.6%

64 Onyar 34.6%

65 Panjim 34.6%

66 Awati 34.6%

67 Yengitam 34.6%

68 Tuwaite 34.6%

69 Jiahanbage 34.6%

70 Ying’awati 34.6%

71 Alamaiti 34.6%

72 Kax 34.6%

73 Manglai 34.6%

74 Gulebage 34.6%

75 Chapchal 34.6%

76 Hoxtolgay 34.6%

77 Siyeke 34.6%

78 Beitun 34.6%

79 Burqin 34.6%

80 Arewusitang 34.6%

81 Yisilamu'awati 34.6%

82 Paikeqi 34.6%

83 Xambabazar 34.6%

84 Fuyun 34.6%

85 Samuyuzi 34.6%

86 Langgar 34.6%

87 Baytokay 34.6%

88 Qiemo 34.6%

89 Tuohula 34.6%

90 Kaqun 34.6%

91 Weiwu'eryuqiwen 34.6%

92 Kokyar 34.6%

93 Hudiyuzi 34.6%

94 Oytograk 34.6%

95 Lop 34.6%

96 Arix 34.6%

97 Jiayi 34.6%

98 Dunbage 34.6%

99 Arele 34.6%

100 Huoshilafu 34.6%

The most educated cities in Xinjiang have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Ürümqi leads with 34.6% 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 Ürümqi, 34.6% 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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