Most Educated in Denmark

Top 100 cities ranked by most educated

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Most Educated — Denmark

1 Nykøbing Sjælland 20 45.0%

2 Mårslet 18 45.0%

3 Kolt 18 45.0%

4 Hadsund 19 45.0%

5 Otterup 21 45.0%

6 Tune 20 45.0%

7 Hornbæk 17 45.0%

8 Ølstykke 17 45.0%

9 Nibe 19 45.0%

10 Bellinge 21 45.0%

11 Hirtshals 19 45.0%

12 Munkebo 21 45.0%

13 Neder Holluf 21 45.0%

14 Stavnsholt 17 45.0%

15 Nordborg 21 45.0%

16 Maribo 20 45.0%

17 Kerteminde 21 45.0%

18 Hellebæk 17 45.0%

19 Ålsgårde 17 45.0%

20 Rødekro 21 45.0%

21 Assens 21 45.0%

22 Hornslet 18 45.0%

23 Malling 18 45.0%

24 Åbybro 19 45.0%

25 Skælskør 20 45.0%

26 Ringe 21 45.0%

27 Billund 21 45.0%

28 Gilleleje 17 45.0%

29 Slangerup 17 45.0%

30 Hammel 18 45.0%

31 Faaborg 21 45.0%

32 Bramming 21 45.0%

33 Skjern 18 45.0%

34 Ry 18 45.0%

35 Ebeltoft 18 45.0%

36 Tranbjerg 18 45.0%

37 Lemvig 18 45.0%

38 Hasselager 18 45.0%

39 Bjerringbro 18 45.0%

40 Brande 18 45.0%

41 Vojens 21 45.0%

42 Vigerslev 17 45.0%

43 Skagen 19 45.0%

44 Svenstrup 19 45.0%

45 Nivå 17 45.0%

46 Sorø 20 45.0%

47 Hinnerup 18 45.0%

48 Hadsten 18 45.0%

49 Ribe 21 45.0%

50 Hørning 18 45.0%

51 Aars 19 45.0%

52 Vejen 21 45.0%

53 Hundested 17 45.0%

54 Trørød 17 45.0%

55 Helsinge 17 45.0%

56 Løgten 18 45.0%

57 Måløv 17 45.0%

58 Løkken 19 45.0%

59 Sæby 19 45.0%

60 Humlebæk 17 45.0%

61 Fredensborg 17 45.0%

62 Nykøbing Mors 19 45.0%

63 Støvring 19 45.0%

64 Smørumnedre 17 45.0%

65 Grindsted 21 45.0%

66 Alholm 20 45.0%

67 Ringkøbing 18 45.0%

68 Tårnby 17 45.0%

69 Jyllinge 20 45.0%

70 Christianshavn 17 45.0%

71 Lystrup 18 45.0%

72 Kongens Lyngby 17 45.0%

73 Fløng 17 45.0%

74 Struer 18 45.0%

75 Espergærde 17 45.0%

76 Gjellerup 18 45.0%

77 Brøndby Strand 17 45.0%

78 Hobro 19 45.0%

79 Haslev 20 45.0%

80 Løsning 18 45.0%

81 Tranekær 21 45.0%

82 Dragør 17 45.0%

83 Odder 18 45.0%

84 Nakskov 20 45.0%

85 Brønderslev 19 45.0%

86 Frederiksværk 17 45.0%

87 Værløse 17 45.0%

88 Thisted 19 45.0%

89 Skanderborg 18 45.0%

90 Hedehusene 17 45.0%

91 Rønne 17 45.0%

92 Varde 21 45.0%

93 Grenaa 18 45.0%

94 Korsør 20 45.0%

95 Ikast 18 45.0%

96 Tilst 18 45.0%

97 Kalundborg 20 45.0%

98 Middelfart 21 45.0%

99 Tønder 21 45.0%

100 Aabenraa 21 45.0%

The most educated cities in Denmark have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Nykøbing Sjælland leads with 45.0% 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 Nykøbing Sjælland, 45.0% 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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