Most Educated in Ghana

Top 100 cities ranked by most educated

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Most Educated — Ghana

1 Aboso 09 22.1%

2 Aburi 05 22.1%

3 Accra 01 22.1%

4 Adenta 01 22.1%

5 Aflao 08 22.1%

6 Agogo 02 22.1%

7 Ahwiaa 02 22.1%

8 Akatsi 08 22.1%

9 Akim Oda 05 22.1%

10 Akim Swedru 05 22.1%

11 Akropong 05 22.1%

12 Akwatia 05 22.1%

13 Amanfrom 01 22.1%

14 Anloga 08 22.1%

15 Anyinam 05 22.1%

16 Apam 04 22.1%

17 Asamankese 05 22.1%

18 Ashaiman 01 22.1%

19 Assin Foso 04 22.1%

20 Atebubu 14 22.1%

21 Atronie 13 22.1%

22 Atsiaman 01 22.1%

23 Awoshi 01 22.1%

24 Bawku 10 22.1%

25 Bechem 12 22.1%

26 Begoro 05 22.1%

27 Bekwai 02 22.1%

28 Berekum 13 22.1%

29 Bibiani 18 22.1%

30 Bimbila 06 22.1%

31 Bolgatanga 10 22.1%

32 Buduburam 04 22.1%

33 Cape Coast 04 22.1%

34 Dambai 16 22.1%

35 Damongo 17 22.1%

36 Domaa-Ahenkro 13 22.1%

37 Dome 01 22.1%

38 Duayaw-Nkwanta 12 22.1%

39 Dunkwa 04 22.1%

40 Dzodze 08 22.1%

41 Effiduase 02 22.1%

42 Ejura 02 22.1%

43 Elmina 04 22.1%

44 Elubo 09 22.1%

45 Esim 09 22.1%

46 Foso 04 22.1%

47 Gbawe 01 22.1%

48 Goaso 12 22.1%

49 Ho 08 22.1%

50 Hohoe 08 22.1%

51 Japekrom 13 22.1%

52 Jirapa 11 22.1%

53 Kade 05 22.1%

54 Kasoa 04 22.1%

55 Keta 08 22.1%

56 Kete Krachi 16 22.1%

57 Kibi 05 22.1%

58 Kintampo 14 22.1%

59 Koforidua 05 22.1%

60 Konongo 02 22.1%

61 Kpandae 06 22.1%

62 Kpandu 08 22.1%

63 Kumasi 02 22.1%

64 Lashibi 01 22.1%

65 Mampong 02 22.1%

66 Mandela 01 22.1%

67 Mankesim 04 22.1%

68 Medina Estates 01 22.1%

69 Mim 12 22.1%

70 Mpraeso 05 22.1%

71 Mumford 04 22.1%

72 Nalerigu 15 22.1%

73 Navrongo 10 22.1%

74 New Achimota 01 22.1%

75 New Tafo 02 22.1%

76 Nkawkaw 05 22.1%

77 Nkoranza 14 22.1%

78 Nsawam 05 22.1%

79 Nsoatre 13 22.1%

80 Nungua 01 22.1%

81 Obuase 02 22.1%

82 Osu 01 22.1%

83 Prestea 09 22.1%

84 Sakumona 01 22.1%

85 Salaga 17 22.1%

86 Saltpond 04 22.1%

87 Saman 05 22.1%

88 Savelugu 06 22.1%

89 Sefwi 02 22.1%

90 Sekondi 09 22.1%

91 Sekondi-Takoradi 09 22.1%

92 Shama Junction 09 22.1%

93 Suhum 05 22.1%

94 Sunyani 13 22.1%

95 Swedru 04 22.1%

96 Tafo 02 22.1%

97 Taifa 01 22.1%

98 Takoradi 09 22.1%

99 Tamale 06 22.1%

100 Tarkwa 09 22.1%

The most educated cities in Ghana have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Aboso leads with 22.1% 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 Aboso, 22.1% 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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