Most Educated in Gambia

Top 64 cities ranked by most educated

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Most Educated — Gambia

1 Ibo Town 01 6.0%

2 Soma 02 6.0%

3 Kanifing 01 6.0%

4 Tanji 05 6.0%

5 Latri Sabiji 05 6.0%

6 Abuko 05 6.0%

7 Kotu 01 6.0%

8 Sinchu Alagi 05 6.0%

9 Kunkujang 05 6.0%

10 Bakoti 05 6.0%

11 New Jeshwang 01 6.0%

12 Dippa Kunda 01 6.0%

13 Manjai Kunda 01 6.0%

14 Gunjur 05 6.0%

15 Latri Kunda 01 6.0%

16 Sanchaba 05 6.0%

17 Sanyang 05 6.0%

18 Brufut 05 6.0%

19 Welingara 05 6.0%

20 Lamin 07 6.0%

21 Busumbala 05 6.0%

22 Bakau New Town 01 6.0%

23 Farafenni 07 6.0%

24 Nema Kunku 05 6.0%

25 Banjul 01 6.0%

26 Bakau 01 6.0%

27 Faji Kunda 05 6.0%

28 Talinding 01 6.0%

29 Sukuta 05 6.0%

30 Bununka Kunda 01 6.0%

31 Brikama 05 6.0%

32 Serekunda 01 6.0%

33 Bijilo 05 6.0%

34 Kartung 05 6.0%

35 Kerewan 07 6.0%

36 Sifoe 05 6.0%

37 Barra 07 6.0%

38 Madiana 03 6.0%

39 Jambanjali 05 6.0%

40 Alohungari 04 6.0%

41 Banjul NDing 05 6.0%

42 Kulari 04 6.0%

43 Badja Kunda 04 6.0%

44 Koina 04 6.0%

45 Sinchu Sorry 05 6.0%

46 Sabi 04 6.0%

47 Sinchu Balla 03 6.0%

48 Djalabango 05 6.0%

49 Brikama Ba 03 6.0%

50 Kololi 05 6.0%

51 Tujering 05 6.0%

52 Old Jeswang 01 6.0%

53 Kaimbujae NDing 05 6.0%

54 Bansang 03 6.0%

55 Jamisa 05 6.0%

56 Mandinari 05 6.0%

57 Garawol 04 6.0%

58 Kerr Serign 05 6.0%

59 Essau 07 6.0%

60 Old Yundum 05 6.0%

61 Yundum 05 6.0%

62 Gambissar 04 6.0%

63 Basse Santa Su 04 6.0%

64 Farato 04 6.0%

The most educated cities in Gambia have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Ibo Town leads with 6.0% 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 Ibo Town, 6.0% 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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