Education
| Highest qualification attained | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,277,401 | 100.0% |
| No qualification | 445,444 | 19.6% |
| Primary | 276,542 | 12.1% |
| Lower secondary | 248,598 | 10.9% |
| Secondary | 560,570 | 24.6% |
| Upper secondary | 226,275 | 9.9% |
| Polytechnic | 140,970 | 6.2% |
| Other Diploma | 112,371 | 4.9% |
| University | 266,631 | 11.7% |
Source: Census 2000. Note: Based on resident non-students aged 15 years and over by highest qualification attained.
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