Most Educated in Norway

Top 100 cities ranked by most educated

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Most Educated — Norway

1 Åkrehamn 14 45.0%

2 Brønnøysund 09 45.0%

3 Kragerø 17 45.0%

4 Austevoll 46 45.0%

5 Luster 46 45.0%

6 Tranby 04 45.0%

7 Vestby 01 45.0%

8 Hommelvik 21 45.0%

9 Mysen 13 45.0%

10 Voss 46 45.0%

11 Røros 21 45.0%

12 Hommersåk 14 45.0%

13 Sandnessjøen 09 45.0%

14 Ulsteinvik 08 45.0%

15 Knarvik 46 45.0%

16 Sørumsand 01 45.0%

17 Stavern 20 45.0%

18 Kløfta 01 45.0%

19 Fauske 09 45.0%

20 Kvinesdal 42 45.0%

21 Tvedestrand 42 45.0%

22 Holmestrand 20 45.0%

23 Ørsta 08 45.0%

24 Tananger 14 45.0%

25 Melhus 21 45.0%

26 Malvik 21 45.0%

27 Fetsund 01 45.0%

28 Indre Arna 46 45.0%

29 Ask 01 45.0%

30 Stryn 46 45.0%

31 Jørpeland 14 45.0%

32 Nærbø 14 45.0%

33 Raufoss 34 45.0%

34 Sæveland 14 45.0%

35 Ås 01 45.0%

36 Lillesand 42 45.0%

37 Orkanger 21 45.0%

38 Verdal 21 45.0%

39 Namsos 21 45.0%

40 Råholt 01 45.0%

41 Søgne 42 45.0%

42 Florø 46 45.0%

43 Flekkefjord 42 45.0%

44 Haram 08 45.0%

45 Mosjøen 09 45.0%

46 Ensjø 12 45.0%

47 Førde 46 45.0%

48 Sortland 09 45.0%

49 Volda 08 45.0%

50 Nesoddtangen 01 45.0%

51 Brumunddal 34 45.0%

52 Mandal 42 45.0%

53 Drøbak 01 45.0%

54 Strømmen 01 45.0%

55 Egersund 14 45.0%

56 Hammerfest 05 45.0%

57 Kopervik 14 45.0%

58 Stokke 20 45.0%

59 Lenvik 18 45.0%

60 Kongsvinger 34 45.0%

61 Notodden 17 45.0%

62 Jessheim 01 45.0%

63 Bryne 14 45.0%

64 Askim 13 45.0%

65 Elverum 34 45.0%

66 Ski 01 45.0%

67 Vennesla 42 45.0%

68 Stjørdal 21 45.0%

69 Steinkjer 21 45.0%

70 Strand 14 45.0%

71 Hønefoss 04 45.0%

72 Leirvik 46 45.0%

73 Narvik 09 45.0%

74 Alta 05 45.0%

75 Stjørdalshalsen 21 45.0%

76 Gjøvik 34 45.0%

77 Kongsberg 04 45.0%

78 Tromsdalen 18 45.0%

79 Mo i Rana 09 45.0%

80 Time 14 45.0%

81 Levanger 21 45.0%

82 Harstad 18 45.0%

83 Halden 13 45.0%

84 Molde 08 45.0%

85 Larvik 20 45.0%

86 Kristiansund 08 45.0%

87 Grimstad 42 45.0%

88 Ytrebygda 46 45.0%

89 Horten 20 45.0%

90 Lillehammer 34 45.0%

91 Hamar 34 45.0%

92 Arendal 42 45.0%

93 Bodø 09 45.0%

94 Porsgrunn 17 45.0%

95 Nesttun 46 45.0%

96 Haugesund 14 45.0%

97 Tromsø 18 45.0%

98 Moss 13 45.0%

99 Skien 17 45.0%

100 Ålesund 08 45.0%

The most educated cities in Norway have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Åkrehamn leads with 45.0% 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 Åkrehamn, 45.0% 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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