Most Educated in Kazakhstan

Top 100 cities ranked by most educated

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Most Educated — Kazakhstan

1 Zhaksy 03 22.0%

2 Kokpekty 22.0%

3 Novodolinskiy 12 22.0%

4 Fort-Shevchenko 09 22.0%

5 Zhelezinka 11 22.0%

6 Karaaul 12510143 22.0%

7 Torghay 13 22.0%

8 Terekti 07 22.0%

9 Lepsy 12510144 22.0%

10 Kalkaman 11 22.0%

11 Bishkul 16 22.0%

12 Shantobe 03 22.0%

13 Ashchysay 10 22.0%

14 Asubulak 15 22.0%

15 Badamsha 04 22.0%

16 Bayanaul 11 22.0%

17 Smirnovo 16 22.0%

18 Borodulikha 12510143 22.0%

19 Zhangaqala 07 22.0%

20 Chapayev 07 22.0%

21 Novaya Bukhtarma 15 22.0%

22 Zavodskoy 03 22.0%

23 Novoishimskiy 16 22.0%

24 Ūst’-Talovka 15 22.0%

25 Balkashino 03 22.0%

26 Miyaly 06 22.0%

27 Shyngyrlau 07 22.0%

28 Zhympity 07 22.0%

29 Qabilanbek 10 22.0%

30 Astrakhanka 03 22.0%

31 Būrabay 03 22.0%

32 Tughyl 15 22.0%

33 Aksuat 22.0%

34 Kishkenekol’ 16 22.0%

35 Sastobe 10 22.0%

36 Zhumysker 22.0%

37 Zholymbet 03 22.0%

38 Bakanas 01 22.0%

39 Tasqala 07 22.0%

40 Shortandy 03 22.0%

41 Nura 12 22.0%

42 Tobol 13 22.0%

43 Bestobe 03 22.0%

44 Osakarovka 12 22.0%

45 Zhibek Zholy 10 22.0%

46 Bayganin 04 22.0%

47 Kazalinsk 14 22.0%

48 Mayqayyng 11 22.0%

49 Narynkol 01 22.0%

50 Martuk 04 22.0%

51 Pervomayka 02 22.0%

52 Qusmuryn 13 22.0%

53 Qarqaraly 12 22.0%

54 Zhanibek 07 22.0%

55 Fyodorov 13 22.0%

56 Maloye Ganyushkino 06 22.0%

57 Aksu 03 22.0%

58 Leninskiy 11 22.0%

59 Shubarshi 04 22.0%

60 Kurchum 15 22.0%

61 Sergeyevka 16 22.0%

62 Zhezkent 12510143 22.0%

63 Makhambet 06 22.0%

64 Karaton 06 22.0%

65 Terengköl 11 22.0%

66 Shar 12510143 22.0%

67 Irtyshsk 11 22.0%

68 Saksaul’skiy 14 22.0%

69 Aktau 12 22.0%

70 Dossor 06 22.0%

71 Shayan 10 22.0%

72 Tyuratam 08 22.0%

73 Borovskoy 13 22.0%

74 Terenozek 14 22.0%

75 Aqadyr 12 22.0%

76 Myrzakent 10 22.0%

77 Oytal 17 22.0%

78 Korday 17 22.0%

79 Qarabalyq 13 22.0%

80 Bulayevo 16 22.0%

81 Aktas 12 22.0%

82 Belousovka 15 22.0%

83 Kegen 01 22.0%

84 Kantagi 10 22.0%

85 Qashar 13 22.0%

86 Lugovoy 17 22.0%

87 Kurchatov 12510143 22.0%

88 Tyul’kubas 10 22.0%

89 Sholakkorgan 10 22.0%

90 Moyynkum 17 22.0%

91 Glubokoye 15 22.0%

92 Asyqata 10 22.0%

93 Zhetybay 09 22.0%

94 Shubarkuduk 04 22.0%

95 Balpyk Bi 12510144 22.0%

96 Shetpe 09 22.0%

97 Kuryk 09 22.0%

98 Temirlanovka 10 22.0%

99 Atakent 10 22.0%

100 Turgen 01 22.0%

The most educated cities in Kazakhstan have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Zhaksy leads with 22.0% 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 Zhaksy, 22.0% 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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