Most Educated in Namibia

Top 42 cities ranked by most educated

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All Countries · Namibia

Most Educated — Namibia

1 Okahandja 39 10.0%

2 Mariental 30 10.0%

3 Lüderitz 31 10.0%

4 Ndiyona 40 10.0%

5 Katutura 21 10.0%

6 Gobabis 35 10.0%

7 Tsumeb 38 10.0%

8 Helao Nafidi 33 10.0%

9 Keetmanshoop 31 10.0%

10 Ongwediva 37 10.0%

11 Grootfontein 39 10.0%

12 Khorixas 32 10.0%

13 Ondangwa 37 10.0%

14 Otjiwarongo 39 10.0%

15 Katima Mulilo 28 10.0%

16 Rehoboth 30 10.0%

17 Oshakati 37 10.0%

18 Swakopmund 29 10.0%

19 Walvis Bay 29 10.0%

20 Rundu 40 10.0%

21 Windhoek 21 10.0%

22 Karibib 29 10.0%

23 Okakarara 39 10.0%

24 Henties Bay 29 10.0%

25 Ondangwa East 38 10.0%

26 Osire 39 10.0%

27 Karasburg 31 10.0%

28 Arandis 29 10.0%

29 Otavi 39 10.0%

30 Rosh Pinah 31 10.0%

31 Eenhana 33 10.0%

32 Warmbad 31 10.0%

33 Aussenkehr 31 10.0%

34 Okahao 36 10.0%

35 Outapi 36 10.0%

36 Otjimbingwe 29 10.0%

37 Oranjemund 31 10.0%

38 Opuwo 32 10.0%

39 Usakos 29 10.0%

40 Outjo 32 10.0%

41 Bethanie 31 10.0%

42 Omaruru 29 10.0%

The most educated cities in Namibia have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Okahandja leads with 10.0% 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 Okahandja, 10.0% 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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