Most Educated in Sicily

Top 100 cities ranked by most educated

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All Countries · Italy · Sicily

Most Educated — Sicily

1 Palermo 34.2%

2 Catania 34.2%

3 Messina 34.2%

4 Siracusa 34.2%

5 Marsala 34.2%

6 Gela 34.2%

7 Ragusa 34.2%

8 Trapani 34.2%

9 Caltanissetta 34.2%

10 Modica 34.2%

11 Bagheria 34.2%

12 Mazara del Vallo 34.2%

13 Vittoria 34.2%

14 Acireale 34.2%

15 Paternò 34.2%

16 Misterbianco 34.2%

17 Alcamo 34.2%

18 Sciacca 34.2%

19 Caltagirone 34.2%

20 Licata 34.2%

21 Carini 34.2%

22 Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto 34.2%

23 Adrano 34.2%

24 Canicattì 34.2%

25 Agrigento 34.2%

26 Mascalucia 34.2%

27 Favara 34.2%

28 Milazzo 34.2%

29 Castelvetrano 34.2%

30 Augusta 34.2%

31 Partinico 34.2%

32 Avola 34.2%

33 Niscemi 34.2%

34 Gravina di Catania 34.2%

35 Comiso 34.2%

36 Aci Catena 34.2%

37 Giarre 34.2%

38 Lentini 34.2%

39 Casa Santa 34.2%

40 Biancavilla 34.2%

41 Enna 34.2%

42 Termini Imerese 34.2%

43 Palma di Montechiaro 34.2%

44 Floridia 34.2%

45 San Cataldo 34.2%

46 San Giovanni la Punta 34.2%

47 Monreale 34.2%

48 Pachino 34.2%

49 Rosolini 34.2%

50 Misilmeri 34.2%

51 Bronte 34.2%

52 Villabate 34.2%

53 Noto 34.2%

54 Pozzallo 34.2%

55 Piazza Armerina 34.2%

56 Ribera 34.2%

57 Aci Castello 34.2%

58 Scordia 34.2%

59 Porto Empedocle 34.2%

60 Belpasso 34.2%

61 Palagonia 34.2%

62 Scicli 34.2%

63 Carlentini 34.2%

64 Leonforte 34.2%

65 Ispica 34.2%

66 Tremestieri Etneo 34.2%

67 Barrafranca 34.2%

68 San Leone Mosè 34.2%

69 Castellammare del Golfo 34.2%

70 Grammichele 34.2%

71 Francofonte 34.2%

72 Pedara 34.2%

73 Ravanusa 34.2%

74 Capo d'Orlando 34.2%

75 Raffadali 34.2%

76 Menfi 34.2%

77 Mazzarino 34.2%

78 Priolo Gargallo 34.2%

79 Riposto 34.2%

80 Cinisi 34.2%

81 Cefalù 34.2%

82 Riesi 34.2%

83 Ficarazzi 34.2%

84 Aci Sant'Antonio 34.2%

85 Corleone 34.2%

86 Belmonte Mezzagno 34.2%

87 Partanna 34.2%

88 Nicosia 34.2%

89 Ramacca 34.2%

90 Trecastagni 34.2%

91 Casteldaccia 34.2%

92 Campobello di Licata 34.2%

93 Terrasini 34.2%

94 Randazzo 34.2%

95 Sant'Agata di Militello 34.2%

96 Campobello di Mazara 34.2%

97 Sant'Agata Li Battiati 34.2%

98 Mussomeli 34.2%

99 Capaci 34.2%

100 Fiumefreddo Sicilia 34.2%

The most educated cities in Sicily have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Palermo leads with 34.2% 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 Palermo, 34.2% 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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