Most Educated in Zimbabwe

Top 45 cities ranked by most educated

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Most Educated — Zimbabwe

1 Masvingo 08 6.0%

2 Karoi 05 6.0%

3 Rusape 01 6.0%

4 Hwange 06 6.0%

5 Chiredzi 08 6.0%

6 Redcliff 02 6.0%

7 Bindura 03 6.0%

8 Beitbridge 07 6.0%

9 Zvishavane 08 6.0%

10 Chegutu 05 6.0%

11 Marondera 04 6.0%

12 Norton 05 6.0%

13 Victoria Falls 06 6.0%

14 Chinhoyi 05 6.0%

15 Ruwa 04 6.0%

16 Kadoma 05 6.0%

17 Kwekwe 02 6.0%

18 Gweru 02 6.0%

19 Epworth 10 6.0%

20 Mutare 01 6.0%

21 Chitungwiza 10 6.0%

22 Bulawayo 09 6.0%

23 Harare 10 6.0%

24 Mutoko 04 6.0%

25 Chakari 05 6.0%

26 Mhangura 05 6.0%

27 Penhalonga 01 6.0%

28 Inyati 06 6.0%

29 Mount Hampden 04 6.0%

30 Glendale 03 6.0%

31 Banket 05 6.0%

32 Mazowe 03 6.0%

33 Shamva 03 6.0%

34 Murewa 04 6.0%

35 Mount Darwin 03 6.0%

36 Chivhu 04 6.0%

37 Mashava 08 6.0%

38 Plumtree 07 6.0%

39 Harare Western Suburbs 05 6.0%

40 Mvurwi 03 6.0%

41 Shurugwi 02 6.0%

42 Gwanda 07 6.0%

43 Kariba 05 6.0%

44 Gokwe 02 6.0%

45 Chipinge 01 6.0%

The most educated cities in Zimbabwe have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Masvingo 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 Masvingo, 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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