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Average IQ by country

Comparing 50 countries worldwide. Source: IQResearch / Lynn & Vanhanen

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Data last updated: January 2025

Average IQ by country by Country

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Average IQ by country Statistics

Countries Tracked
50
Highest Value
108.0 IQ points
Hong Kong SAR, China
Lowest Value
90.0 IQ points
Turkiye

Average IQ by country Ranking

Rank Country Average IQ by country (IQ points) Compare
1 Hong Kong SAR, China 108.0 -
2 Singapore 108.0 Compare
3 Korea, Rep. 106.0 Compare
4 Japan 105.0 Compare
5 China 105.0 Compare
6 Italy 102.0 Compare
7 Iceland 101.0 Compare
8 Switzerland 101.0 Compare
9 Mongolia 101.0 Compare
10 Austria 100.0 Compare
11 United Kingdom 100.0 Compare
12 Netherlands 100.0 Compare
13 New Zealand 100.0 Compare
14 Macao SAR, China 100.0 Compare
15 Norway 100.0 Compare
16 Denmark 100.0 Compare
17 Germany 100.0 Compare
18 Belgium 99.0 Compare
19 Poland 99.0 Compare
20 Finland 99.0 Compare
21 Estonia 99.0 Compare
22 Sweden 99.0 Compare
23 Canada 99.0 Compare
24 Czechia 98.0 Compare
25 Luxembourg 98.0 Compare
26 Australia 98.0 Compare
27 Spain 98.0 Compare
28 Hungary 98.0 Compare
29 France 98.0 Compare
30 United States 98.0 Compare
31 Latvia 97.0 Compare
32 Ireland 97.0 Compare
33 Slovenia 97.0 Compare
34 Uruguay 96.0 Compare
35 Argentina 96.0 Compare
36 Ukraine 96.0 Compare
37 Russian Federation 96.0 Compare
38 Slovak Republic 96.0 Compare
39 Israel 95.0 Compare
40 Malta 95.0 Compare
41 Portugal 95.0 Compare
42 Romania 94.0 Compare
43 Viet Nam 94.0 Compare
44 Bulgaria 93.0 Compare
45 Malaysia 92.0 Compare
46 Greece 92.0 Compare
47 Thailand 91.0 Compare
48 Lithuania 91.0 Compare
49 Croatia 90.0 Compare
50 Turkiye 90.0 Compare

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Average IQ by country Statistics and Analysis

Average IQ by country varies significantly across countries worldwide, reflecting differences in economic development, healthcare, education, and social factors. Understanding these variations helps assess global trends and identify factors that influence demographic and social outcomes.

The data presented here is sourced from IQResearch / Lynn & Vanhanen and updated regularly to ensure accuracy. All statistics are based on the latest available data and include historical trends to provide comprehensive insights into global patterns.

For more detailed analysis, explore our population statistics and country comparison tools to compare multiple indicators and countries side by side.

Data Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly to ensure accuracy and reliability.

  • World Bank: Population statistics, demographic data, and economic indicators
  • UN (United Nations): Population data, demographic statistics, and development indicators
  • UNHCR: Refugee statistics and migration data
  • UNESCO: Education statistics and literacy data
  • Our World in Data: Body height and health statistics
  • Numbeo: Quality of life indices
  • IQResearch / Lynn & Vanhanen: IQ statistics

Data is updated monthly. Last update: January 2025