Most Educated in Lisbon

Top 100 cities ranked by most educated

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Most Educated — Lisbon

1 Lisbon 28.0%

2 Amadora 28.0%

3 Queluz 28.0%

4 Cacém 28.0%

5 Algueirão 28.0%

6 Loures 28.0%

7 Rio de Mouro 28.0%

8 Odivelas 28.0%

9 São Domingos de Rana 28.0%

10 Lumiar 28.0%

11 Olival 28.0%

12 Damaia 28.0%

13 Cidade Universitária 28.0%

14 Benfica 28.0%

15 Cascais 28.0%

16 Marvila 28.0%

17 Oeiras 28.0%

18 Olivais 28.0%

19 Alcabideche 28.0%

20 Alvalade 28.0%

21 Póvoa de Santa Iria 28.0%

22 Massamá 28.0%

23 Alfornelos 28.0%

24 Sintra 28.0%

25 Paço de Arcos 28.0%

26 Torres Vedras 28.0%

27 Estoril 28.0%

28 Carnaxide 28.0%

29 Monte Estoril 28.0%

30 Sete Rios 28.0%

31 Pontinha 28.0%

32 São Jorge de Arroios 28.0%

33 Moscavide e Portela 28.0%

34 Parque das Nações 28.0%

35 Campo De Ourique 28.0%

36 Azambuja 28.0%

37 Areeiro 28.0%

38 Belas 28.0%

39 Linda-a-Velha 28.0%

40 Falagueira 28.0%

41 Carcavelos 28.0%

42 Alcântara 28.0%

43 Camarate 28.0%

44 Algés 28.0%

45 São João da Talha 28.0%

46 Santa Iria da Azóia 28.0%

47 Vila Franca de Xira 28.0%

48 Carnide 28.0%

49 Sacavém 28.0%

50 Ramada 28.0%

51 Parede 28.0%

52 Alfragide 28.0%

53 Belém 28.0%

54 Vialonga 28.0%

55 Buraca 28.0%

56 Campo Grande 28.0%

57 Póvoa de Santo Adrião 28.0%

58 Campolide 28.0%

59 Ajuda 28.0%

60 Cadaval 28.0%

61 Graça 28.0%

62 Porto Salvo 28.0%

63 Baixa 28.0%

64 Beato António 28.0%

65 Mafra 28.0%

66 Bairro da Madre de Deus 28.0%

67 Barcarena 28.0%

68 Caneças 28.0%

69 Unhos 28.0%

70 Charneca 28.0%

71 São João das Lampas 28.0%

72 Carregado 28.0%

73 Venda do Pinheiro 28.0%

74 Bairro Alto 28.0%

75 Principe Real 28.0%

76 Malveira 28.0%

77 Alenquer 28.0%

78 Famões 28.0%

79 Anjos 28.0%

80 Lourinhã 28.0%

81 Caxias 28.0%

82 Mem Martins 28.0%

83 Campo Pequeno 28.0%

84 Queijas 28.0%

85 Santa Maria de Belém 28.0%

86 Bobadela 28.0%

87 Almargem 28.0%

88 Prazeres 28.0%

89 Chelas 28.0%

90 Colares 28.0%

91 Castanheira do Ribatejo 28.0%

92 Ericeira 28.0%

93 Restelo 28.0%

94 Alhandra 28.0%

95 Apelação 28.0%

96 Silveira 28.0%

97 A dos Cunhados 28.0%

98 Prior Velho 28.0%

99 São Sebastião da Pedreira 28.0%

100 Arruda dos Vinhos 28.0%

The most educated cities in Lisbon have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Lisbon leads with 28.0% 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 Lisbon, 28.0% 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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