Most Educated in Papua New Guinea

Top 28 cities ranked by most educated

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All Countries · Papua New Guinea

Most Educated — Papua New Guinea

1 Wau 14 6.0%

2 Port Moresby 20 6.0%

3 Lae 14 6.0%

4 Arawa 07 6.0%

5 Mount Hagen 16 6.0%

6 Popondetta 04 6.0%

7 Madang 12 6.0%

8 Kokopo 10 6.0%

9 Mendi 05 6.0%

10 Kimbe 17 6.0%

11 Goroka 09 6.0%

12 Wewak 11 6.0%

13 Bulolo 14 6.0%

14 Daru 06 6.0%

15 Aitape 18 6.0%

16 Kavieng 15 6.0%

17 Kiunga 06 6.0%

18 Vanimo 18 6.0%

19 Tabubil 06 6.0%

20 Alotau 03 6.0%

21 Kundiawa 08 6.0%

22 Kainantu 09 6.0%

23 Tari 21 6.0%

24 Rabaul 10 6.0%

25 Ialibu 05 6.0%

26 Kokoda 04 6.0%

27 Lorengau 13 6.0%

28 Kerema 02 6.0%

The most educated cities in Papua New Guinea have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Wau leads with 6.0% 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 Wau, 6.0% 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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