Most Educated in Kedah

Top 60 cities ranked by most educated

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All Countries · Malaysia · Kedah

Most Educated — Kedah

1 Kuala Nerang 38.5%

2 Kampong Merbok 38.5%

3 Bandar Laguna Merbok 38.5%

4 Kepala Batas 38.5%

5 Kampong Bakai 38.5%

6 Kampung Jerlun 38.5%

7 Padang Mat Sirat 38.5%

8 Ayer Hangat 38.5%

9 Kampong Tajar 38.5%

10 Kampung Siong 38.5%

11 Gunong 38.5%

12 Simpang Empat 38.5%

13 Kampung Sok 38.5%

14 Kampung Tawar Besar 38.5%

15 Tikam Batu 38.5%

16 Sintok 38.5%

17 Alor Merah 38.5%

18 Kampung Pering 38.5%

19 Kampung Batu Lima 38.5%

20 Kampung Pulai 38.5%

21 Kangkong 38.5%

22 Langgar 38.5%

23 Sungai Kob 38.5%

24 Kampung Ayer Puteh 38.5%

25 Kampung Naga Lilit 38.5%

26 Tebengau 38.5%

27 Bagan Samak 38.5%

28 Pengkalan Kundor 38.5%

29 Kampung Padang Lalang 38.5%

30 Bukit Pinang 38.5%

31 Tokai 38.5%

32 Sungai Petani 38.5%

33 Alor Setar 38.5%

34 Kulim 38.5%

35 Pendang 38.5%

36 Yan Besar 38.5%

37 Jitra 38.5%

38 Kampong Sidam 38.5%

39 Padang Serai 38.5%

40 Bedong 38.5%

41 Bandar Baharu 38.5%

42 Kampung Alor Mengkudu 38.5%

43 Sungai Lalang 38.5%

44 Sik 38.5%

45 Kuah 38.5%

46 Kota Kuala Muda 38.5%

47 Pokok Sena 38.5%

48 Kuala Kedah 38.5%

49 Kuala Ketil 38.5%

50 Pulai 38.5%

51 Kampung Baru Ulu Melaka 38.5%

52 Changloon 38.5%

53 Kampung Kupang 38.5%

54 Lunas 38.5%

55 Teloi Kanan 38.5%

56 Anak Bukit 38.5%

57 Padang Besar 38.5%

58 Gurun 38.5%

59 Pantai Cenang 38.5%

60 Guar Chempedak 38.5%

The most educated cities in Kedah have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Kuala Nerang leads with 38.5% 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 Kuala Nerang, 38.5% 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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