Education in Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın, Türkiye: official figures
The share of adults aged 25 to 64 with a degree-level (tertiary) education was 21.3% in 2025, against 26.8% for Türkiye and 36.9% across the EU; 19th highest of 26 regions in Türkiye.
How many people have a university degree in the Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın region?
In 2025, 165,413 people aged 15+ in the Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın region (TR81) held a university degree, 18.9% of that age group and 10th lowest of 26 of 26 regions (Türkiye: 22.9%).
Source: Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) · saved copyWhat is the literacy rate in the Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın region?
30,144 people aged 15+ in the Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın region could not read or write in 2025, 3.45% of the age group (7th highest of 26 regions; national 2.26%).
Source: Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) · saved copyHow many young people in Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın leave school early?
The early school leaving rate was 7.1% in 2025 (18 to 24-year-olds with no upper secondary qualification who are not in education or training) (Türkiye: 17.9%; EU: 9.1%); the lowest of 26 statistical regions in Türkiye. In 2015 it was 30.0%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many young people in Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın are NEET?
In 2025, 27.3% of 15 to 29-year-olds were not in employment, education or training (Türkiye: 26.3%; EU: 11.0%); 12th highest of 26 statistical regions in Türkiye. In 2015 it was 25.2%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many adults in Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın are in education or training?
7.1% of adults aged 25 to 64 had taken part in education or training in the previous four weeks in 2025 (Türkiye: 7.5%; EU: 13.7%); 9th highest of 26 statistical regions in Türkiye. In 2015 it was 5.7%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many adults in Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın have no qualifications?
In 2025, 55.4% of 25 to 64-year-olds had left education with at most a lower secondary education (Türkiye: 50.7%; EU: 18.8%); 12th highest of 26 statistical regions in Türkiye. In 2015 it was 73.5%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat education do adults in Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın have?
23.3% of adults aged 25 to 64 had an upper secondary or post-secondary (non-degree) education as their highest level in 2025 (Türkiye: 22.5%; EU: 44.3%); 8th highest of 26 statistical regions in Türkiye. In 2015 it was 16.1%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many pupils and students are there in Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın?
Schools in Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın taught 45,493 primary pupils and 106,325 secondary pupils in 2024.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyMore figures
- Among women aged 15+ in the Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın region, 18.0% had a university degree in 2025, against 19.8% of men. Source: Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) · saved copy
- 15,643 residents of the Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın region held a master's degree and 3,160 a doctorate in 2025, together 2.15% of the population aged 15+, 9th lowest of 26 regions. Source: Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) · saved copy
- Illiteracy in the Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın region falls mostly on women: 6.05% of women aged 15+ could not read or write in 2025, compared with 0.77% of men. Source: Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) · saved copy
- 6.8% of residents aged 15+ in the Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın 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 Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın region rose from 12.5% in 2015 to 18.9% in 2025. Source: Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) · saved copy
- Education services in the Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın region were priced at 101.1 on TÜİK's 2024 regional price index (Türkiye = 100), 13th cheapest of 26 regions. Source: Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) · saved copy
How Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın compares with other statistical regions
Share of residents aged 15+ with a completed university degree (%) (2025)
Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın ranks 17 of 26, highest first. Bachelor, master or doctorate; provinces summed to regions
| Rank | Region | Share of residents aged 15+ with a completed university degree (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 20 | Manisa, Afyonkarahisar, Kütahya, Uşak | 18.0% |
Share of residents aged 15+ with a master's or doctorate (%) (2025)
Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın ranks 18 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of residents aged 15+ with a master's or doctorate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 20 | Manisa, Afyonkarahisar, Kütahya, Uşak | 2.03% |
| 21 | Kastamonu, Çankırı, Sinop | 2.01% |
Share of residents aged 15+ who cannot read or write (%) (2025)
Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın ranks 7 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of residents aged 15+ who cannot read or write (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Van, Muş, Bitlis, Hakkari | 5.24% |
| 5 | Erzurum, Erzincan, Bayburt | 4.08% |
| 6 | Malatya, Elazığ, Bingöl, Tunceli | 4.03% |
| 7 | Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın | 3.45% |
| 8 | Trabzon, Ordu, Giresun, Rize, Artvin, Gümüşhane | 3.29% |
| 9 | Gaziantep, Adıyaman, Kilis | 3.18% |
| 10 | Kastamonu, Çankırı, Sinop | 3.15% |
Share of women aged 15+ who cannot read or write (%) (2025)
Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın ranks 7 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of women aged 15+ who cannot read or write (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Van, Muş, Bitlis, Hakkari | 9.25% |
| 5 | Erzurum, Erzincan, Bayburt | 7.15% |
| 6 | Malatya, Elazığ, Bingöl, Tunceli | 6.95% |
| 7 | Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın | 6.05% |
| 8 | Trabzon, Ordu, Giresun, Rize, Artvin, Gümüşhane | 5.76% |
| 9 | Gaziantep, Adıyaman, Kilis | 5.72% |
| 10 | Kastamonu, Çankırı, Sinop | 5.36% |
Early leavers from education and training (age 18-24) (2025)
Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın ranks 26 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)
Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın ranks 12 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Young people (15-29) not in employment, education or training |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Erzurum, Erzincan, Bayburt | 29.1% |
| 10 | Adana, Mersin | 28.4% |
| 11 | Manisa, Afyonkarahisar, Kütahya, Uşak | 27.4% |
| 12 | Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın | 27.3% |
| 13 | Konya, Karaman | 26.3% |
| 14 | Tekirdağ, Edirne, Kırklareli | 26.0% |
| 15 | Bursa, Eskişehir, Bilecik | 25.5% |
Adults (25-64) in education or training in the last 4 weeks (2025)
Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın ranks 9 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Adults (25-64) in education or training in the last 4 weeks |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | İzmir | 8.4% |
| 7 | Antalya, Isparta, Burdur | 8.1% |
| 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% |
Adults (25-64) with at most lower secondary education (2025)
Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın ranks 12 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Adults (25-64) with at most lower secondary education |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 15 | Kayseri, Sivas, Yozgat | 52.3% |
Adults (25-64) whose highest level is upper secondary (2025)
Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın ranks 8 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Adults (25-64) whose highest level is upper secondary |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Tekirdağ, Edirne, Kırklareli | 24.2% |
| 6 | İstanbul | 23.8% |
| 7 | İzmir | 23.6% |
| 8 | Zonguldak, Karabük, Bartın | 23.3% |
| 9 | Adana, Mersin | 23.2% |
| 10 | Trabzon, Ordu, Giresun, Rize, Artvin, Gümüşhane | 22.9% |
| 11 | Balıkesir, Çanakkale | 22.9% |
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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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