Most Educated in Yunnan

Top 100 cities ranked by most educated

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All Countries · China · Yunnan

Most Educated — Yunnan

1 Kunming 34.6%

2 Qujing 34.6%

3 Baoshan 34.6%

4 Zhaotong 34.6%

5 Mengzi 34.6%

6 Chuxiong 34.6%

7 Jianshui 34.6%

8 Wenshan City 34.6%

9 Lincang 34.6%

10 Simao 34.6%

11 Longling County 34.6%

12 Dali 34.6%

13 Lijiang 34.6%

14 Jinghong 34.6%

15 Kaiyuan 34.6%

16 Lushui 34.6%

17 Shangri-La 34.6%

18 Ning’er 34.6%

19 Gejiu 34.6%

20 Majie 34.6%

21 Tengyue 34.6%

22 Xiangcheng 34.6%

23 Haikou 34.6%

24 Mengmao 34.6%

25 Anning 34.6%

26 Yuxi 34.6%

27 Shuifu 34.6%

28 Menghuan 34.6%

29 Jinniu 34.6%

30 Yunnanyi 34.6%

31 Zhongshu 34.6%

32 Longquan 34.6%

33 Micheng 34.6%

34 Menglang 34.6%

35 Dali Old Town 34.6%

36 Yingjiang 34.6%

37 Miyang 34.6%

38 Fengping 34.6%

39 Jietou 34.6%

40 Longshan 34.6%

41 Kaihua 34.6%

42 Mabai 34.6%

43 Liuku 34.6%

44 Miaojie 34.6%

45 Fengyi 34.6%

46 Yongbei 34.6%

47 Sanchuan 34.6%

48 Zibihu 34.6%

49 Bonan 34.6%

50 Shilin 34.6%

51 Yongjian 34.6%

52 Xiazhuang 34.6%

53 Jinding 34.6%

54 Jinhua 34.6%

55 Zhangfeng 34.6%

56 Yousuo 34.6%

57 Daxing 34.6%

58 Zhongxin 34.6%

59 Zhefang 34.6%

60 Nanjian 34.6%

61 Qianliu 34.6%

62 Mangshi 34.6%

63 Gudong 34.6%

64 Nongzhang 34.6%

65 Hekou 34.6%

66 Shangyun 34.6%

67 Qushi 34.6%

68 Mingguang 34.6%

69 Chenghai 34.6%

70 Mangbang 34.6%

71 Zhonghe 34.6%

72 Yingpan 34.6%

73 Qina 34.6%

74 Zhutang 34.6%

75 Taoyuan 34.6%

76 Wuhe 34.6%

77 Rongjiang 34.6%

78 Shunzhou 34.6%

79 Mengla 34.6%

80 Shangpa 34.6%

81 Taiping 34.6%

82 Nuozhadu 34.6%

83 Ruidian 34.6%

84 Yinqiao Zhen 34.6%

85 Houqiao 34.6%

86 Mazhan 34.6%

87 Puchuan 34.6%

88 Renhe 34.6%

89 Hehua 34.6%

90 Pianjiao 34.6%

91 Nanling 34.6%

92 Zhanhe 34.6%

93 Jiuhe 34.6%

94 Beihai 34.6%

95 Meng’a 34.6%

96 Fubang 34.6%

97 Judian 34.6%

98 Haidong Zhen 34.6%

99 Xinyingpan 34.6%

100 Shigu 34.6%

The most educated cities in Yunnan have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Kunming 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 Kunming, 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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