Education in Yukon, Canada: official figures
66% of adults aged 25 to 64 in Yukon had a tertiary qualification (a college diploma or university degree) in 2025; 2nd highest of 13 provinces and territories. The Canadian figure was 64%, and the OECD average was 41% in 2023.
Is education attainment rising in Yukon?
The share of 25- to 64-year-olds in Yukon with a tertiary qualification rose from 57% in 2015 to 66% in 2025 (Canada: 55% to 64%).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow many people in Yukon have a university degree?
In 2025, 26% of adults aged 25 to 64 in Yukon held a bachelor's degree as their highest qualification and 15% a master's or doctoral degree (Canada: 25% and 14%).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow educated are young adults in Yukon?
Among younger adults aged 25 to 34, 68% in Yukon had a tertiary qualification in 2025 (tied for 4th highest of 13 provinces and territories; Canada: 68%).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyAre women or men more educated in Yukon?
In 2025, 74% of women aged 25 to 64 in Yukon had a tertiary qualification, against 57% of men (Canada: 71% of women and 57% of men).
Source: Statistics Canada · saved copyHow Yukon compares with other territories
Share of adults aged 25 to 64 with a tertiary (college or university) qualification, 2025 (2025)
Yukon ranks 2 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of adults aged 25 to 64 with a tertiary (college or university) qualification, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ontario | 70% |
| 2 | Yukon | 66% |
| 3 | British Columbia | 64% |
| 4 | Prince Edward Island | 64% |
| 5 | Nova Scotia | 63% |
| 6 | New Brunswick | 63% |
| 7 | Alberta | 59% |
Share of adults aged 25 to 64 without a high school diploma, 2025 (2025)
Yukon ranks 13 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of adults aged 25 to 64 without a high school diploma, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Saskatchewan | 7% |
| 8 | Nova Scotia | 7% |
| 9 | Prince Edward Island | 7% |
| 10 | Ontario | 6% |
| 11 | Alberta | 6% |
| 12 | British Columbia | 5% |
| 13 | Yukon | 5% |
Share of adults aged 25 to 34 with a tertiary qualification, 2025 (2025)
Yukon ranks 5 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of adults aged 25 to 34 with a tertiary qualification, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Nova Scotia | 70% |
| 3 | New Brunswick | 69% |
| 4 | British Columbia | 68% |
| 5 | Yukon | 68% |
| 6 | Prince Edward Island | 67% |
| 7 | Newfoundland and Labrador | 62% |
| 8 | Alberta | 61% |
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Sources
- Statistics Canada: Table 37-10-0130-01: Educational attainment of the population aged 25 to 64, by age group and gender, Canada, provinces and territories (Web Data Service extract), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 aca527f04949…)
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