Education in Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya, Türkiye: official figures
The share of adults aged 25 to 64 with a degree-level (tertiary) education was 23.4% in 2025, against 26.8% for Türkiye and 36.9% across the EU; 16th highest of 26 regions in Türkiye.
How many people have a university degree in the Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya region?
In 2025, 469,827 people aged 15+ in the Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya region (TR83) held a university degree, 20.0% of that age group and 11th lowest of 26 of 26 regions (Türkiye: 22.9%).
Source: Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) · saved copyWhat is the literacy rate in the Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya region?
50,291 people aged 15+ in the Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya region could not read or write in 2025, 2.14% of the age group (12th lowest of 26 regions; national 2.26%).
Source: Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) · saved copyHow many young people in Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya leave school early?
The early school leaving rate was 9.6% in 2025 (18 to 24-year-olds with no upper secondary qualification who are not in education or training), compared with 17.9% nationally and 9.1% in the EU; 4th lowest of 26 statistical regions in Türkiye. In 2015 it was 31.5%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many young people in Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya are NEET?
24.2% of young people aged 15 to 29 were neither in work nor in education or training (NEET) in 2025, compared with 26.3% nationally and 11.0% in the EU; 9th lowest of 26 statistical regions in Türkiye. In 2015 it was 22.8%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many adults in Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya are in education or training?
6.8% of adults aged 25 to 64 had taken part in education or training in the previous four weeks in 2025, compared with 7.5% nationally and 13.7% in the EU; 11th highest of 26 statistical regions in Türkiye. In 2015 it was 5.5%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many adults in Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya have no qualifications?
In 2025, 56.1% of 25 to 64-year-olds had left education with at most a lower secondary education, compared with 50.7% nationally and 18.8% in the EU; 11th highest of 26 statistical regions in Türkiye. In 2015 it was 71.9%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat education do adults in Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya have?
20.5% of adults aged 25 to 64 had an upper secondary or post-secondary (non-degree) education as their highest level in 2025, compared with 22.5% nationally and 44.3% in the EU; 8th lowest of 26 statistical regions in Türkiye. In 2015 it was 15.0%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many pupils and students are there in Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya?
Schools in Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya taught 147,065 primary pupils and 322,204 secondary pupils in 2024.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyMore figures
- Among women aged 15+ in the Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya region, 18.8% had a university degree in 2025, against 21.2% of men. Source: Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) · saved copy
- 46,289 residents of the Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya region held a master's degree and 8,051 a doctorate in 2025, together 2.31% of the population aged 15+, 11th lowest of 26 regions. Source: Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) · saved copy
- Illiteracy in the Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya region falls mostly on women: 3.61% of women aged 15+ could not read or write in 2025, compared with 0.63% of men. Source: Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) · saved copy
- 6.8% of residents aged 15+ in the Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya region had not completed any school in 2025 (illiterate or literate without a diploma), against 5.3% nationally. Source: Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) · saved copy
- The share of university graduates among residents aged 15+ in the Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya region rose from 12.7% in 2015 to 20.0% in 2025. Source: Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) · saved copy
- Education services in the Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya region were priced at 83.5 on TÜİK's 2024 regional price index (Türkiye = 100), 7th cheapest of 26 regions. Source: Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) · saved copy
How Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya compares with other statistical regions
Share of residents aged 15+ with a completed university degree (%) (2025)
Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya ranks 16 of 26, highest first. Bachelor, master or doctorate; provinces summed to regions
| Rank | Region | Share of residents aged 15+ with a completed university degree (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Erzurum, Erzincan, Bayburt | 20.4% |
| 14 | Kayseri, Sivas, Yozgat | 20.4% |
| 15 | Konya, Karaman | 20.1% |
| 16 | Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya | 20.0% |
| 17 | Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın | 18.9% |
| 18 | Kırıkkale, Aksaray, Niğde, Nevşehir, Kırşehir | 18.6% |
| 19 | Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, Osmaniye | 18.3% |
Share of residents aged 15+ with a master's or doctorate (%) (2025)
Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya ranks 16 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of residents aged 15+ with a master's or doctorate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Adana, Mersin | 2.47% |
| 14 | Kırıkkale, Aksaray, Niğde, Nevşehir, Kırşehir | 2.37% |
| 15 | Trabzon, Ordu, Giresun, Rize, Artvin, Gümüşhane | 2.35% |
| 16 | Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya | 2.31% |
| 17 | Tekirdağ, Edirne, Kırklareli | 2.28% |
| 18 | Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın | 2.15% |
| 19 | Gaziantep, Adıyaman, Kilis | 2.08% |
Share of residents aged 15+ who cannot read or write (%) (2025)
Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya ranks 15 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of residents aged 15+ who cannot read or write (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Kayseri, Sivas, Yozgat | 2.56% |
| 13 | Kırıkkale, Aksaray, Niğde, Nevşehir, Kırşehir | 2.38% |
| 14 | Adana, Mersin | 2.22% |
| 15 | Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya | 2.14% |
| 16 | Kocaeli, Sakarya, Düzce, Bolu, Yalova | 1.59% |
| 17 | Konya, Karaman | 1.56% |
| 18 | Bursa, Eskişehir, Bilecik | 1.52% |
Share of women aged 15+ who cannot read or write (%) (2025)
Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya ranks 15 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of women aged 15+ who cannot read or write (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Kayseri, Sivas, Yozgat | 4.54% |
| 13 | Kırıkkale, Aksaray, Niğde, Nevşehir, Kırşehir | 4.27% |
| 14 | Adana, Mersin | 3.82% |
| 15 | Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya | 3.61% |
| 16 | Kocaeli, Sakarya, Düzce, Bolu, Yalova | 2.80% |
| 17 | Konya, Karaman | 2.73% |
| 18 | Bursa, Eskişehir, Bilecik | 2.65% |
Early leavers from education and training (age 18-24) (2025)
Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya ranks 23 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Early leavers from education and training (age 18-24) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | İstanbul | 12.1% |
| 21 | Balıkesir, Çanakkale | 11.6% |
| 22 | Kastamonu, Çankırı, Sinop | 10.2% |
| 23 | Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya | 9.6% |
| 24 | Trabzon, Ordu, Giresun, Rize, Artvin, Gümüşhane | 8.0% |
| 25 | Ankara | 7.9% |
| 26 | Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın | 7.1% |
Young people (15-29) not in employment, education or training (2025)
Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya ranks 18 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Young people (15-29) not in employment, education or training |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Bursa, Eskişehir, Bilecik | 25.5% |
| 16 | Kayseri, Sivas, Yozgat | 25.5% |
| 17 | Trabzon, Ordu, Giresun, Rize, Artvin, Gümüşhane | 24.6% |
| 18 | Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya | 24.2% |
| 19 | Aydın, Denizli, Muğla | 23.0% |
| 20 | Balıkesir, Çanakkale | 22.4% |
| 21 | İzmir | 22.0% |
Adults (25-64) in education or training in the last 4 weeks (2025)
Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya ranks 11 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Adults (25-64) in education or training in the last 4 weeks |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Kastamonu, Çankırı, Sinop | 8.0% |
| 9 | Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın | 7.1% |
| 10 | Aydın, Denizli, Muğla | 7.0% |
| 11 | Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya | 6.8% |
| 12 | Trabzon, Ordu, Giresun, Rize, Artvin, Gümüşhane | 6.6% |
| 13 | Tekirdağ, Edirne, Kırklareli | 6.6% |
| 14 | Balıkesir, Çanakkale | 6.6% |
Adults (25-64) with at most lower secondary education (2025)
Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya ranks 11 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Adults (25-64) with at most lower secondary education |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Kırıkkale, Aksaray, Niğde, Nevşehir, Kırşehir | 57.7% |
| 9 | Kastamonu, Çankırı, Sinop | 57.4% |
| 10 | Konya, Karaman | 56.3% |
| 11 | Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya | 56.1% |
| 12 | Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın | 55.4% |
| 13 | Malatya, Elazığ, Bingöl, Tunceli | 54.4% |
| 14 | Trabzon, Ordu, Giresun, Rize, Artvin, Gümüşhane | 52.5% |
Adults (25-64) whose highest level is upper secondary (2025)
Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya ranks 19 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Adults (25-64) whose highest level is upper secondary |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Malatya, Elazığ, Bingöl, Tunceli | 21.4% |
| 17 | Kırıkkale, Aksaray, Niğde, Nevşehir, Kırşehir | 21.3% |
| 18 | Manisa, Afyonkarahisar, Kütahya, Uşak | 20.5% |
| 19 | Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya | 20.5% |
| 20 | Gaziantep, Adıyaman, Kilis | 19.4% |
| 21 | Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, Osmaniye | 19.2% |
| 22 | Konya, Karaman | 19.0% |
More on Samsun, Tokat, Çorum, Amasya: overview · economy and jobs · health · poverty and living standards · Türkiye
Sources
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset edat_lfse_04: Adults (25-64) with a degree-level education, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 6ff9f4bfff72…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset educ_uoe_enra11: Pupils and students enrolled by education level, sex and NUTS 2 region, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 20b6224cca4f…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset edat_lfse_04: Population aged 25-64 by educational attainment level, sex and NUTS 2 region, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 63810622cd71…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset trng_lfse_04: Participation rate of adults in education and training (last 4 weeks) by NUTS 2 region, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 42ceced85786…)
- Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK): Regional Purchasing Power Parity 2024: regional price level indices by main consumption expenditure group, 26 NUTS2 regions (Türkiye = 100), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 61c00aeab8aa…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset edat_lfse_16: Early leavers from education and training by sex and NUTS 2 region, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 c3cc66b98a4a…)
- Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK): National Education Statistics: population by completed level of education, sex and province (dataflow DF_ULUSAL_EGITIM_ISTATISTIK_BED_NUFUS), 2008-2025, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 d9b9d5df5912…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset edat_lfse_22: Young people neither in employment nor in education and training (NEET) by NUTS 2 region, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 1467a7225373…)
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