Introduction
There are many ways to determine how smart a country’s population is, whether it be from their IQ scores or from their reading and writing ability comprehension. The IQ of a person refers to their intelligence quotient which measures their critical thinking ability. Generally, when discussing matters of intellect a measure using IQ is favored, although it is lacking in key areas (such as comprehension) and is therefore not entirely accurate.
The smartest countries are largely those that have invested heavily in education or have a high standard that is maintained constantly. Countries where education is a priority and where a culture of studying and self-improvement is permeated also tend to do well on such lists. As such, the top 5 smartest countries in the world can all be found in Asia, where education and learning are prioritized from an early age.
# | Country | Average IQ | School Achievement | Intelligence Capital Index | Literacy Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Japan | 106.48 | 58.01% | 58.91 | 99% |
2 | Taiwan | 106.47 | 63.21% | 45.73 | 96.1% |
3 | Singapore | 105.89 | 71.37% | 63.6 | 96.77% |
4 | Hong Kong | 105.37 | 66.66% | 51.2 | 93.5% |
5 | People's Republic of China | 104.1 | 38.27% | 47.32 | 96.36% |
6 | South Korea | 102.35 | 66.85% | 56.35 | 97.97% |
7 | Belarus | 101.6 | 99.72% | ||
8 | Finland | 101.2 | 25.29% | 60.45 | 100% |
9 | Liechtenstein | 101.07 | 32.06% | 100% | |
10 | Germany | 100.74 | 22.91% | 64.18 | 99% |
11 | Netherlands | 100.74 | 25.15% | 58.74 | 99% |
12 | Estonia | 100.72 | 27.97% | 49.48 | 99.82% |
13 | Luxembourg | 99.87 | 19.55% | 53.78 | 100% |
14 | Macau | 99.82 | 37.02% | ||
15 | Cambodia | 99.75 | 16.07 | 78.35% | |
16 | Canada | 99.52 | 20.56% | 61.15 | 99% |
17 | Australia | 99.24 | 21.38% | 63.96 | 99% |
18 | Hungary | 99.24 | 29.4% | 49.95 | 99.38% |
19 | Switzerland | 99.24 | 31.93% | 61.57 | 99% |
20 | United Kingdom | 99.12 | 21.95% | 64.19 | 99% |
21 | North Korea | 98.82 | 100% | ||
22 | Slovenia | 98.6 | 20.47% | 51.5 | 99.71% |
23 | New Zealand | 98.57 | 17.39% | 57.33 | 99% |
24 | Austria | 98.38 | 23.35% | 58.66 | 98% |
25 | Iceland | 98.26 | 21.11% | 52.01 | 99% |
26 | Denmark | 97.83 | 27.51% | 60.25 | 99% |
27 | Belgium | 97.49 | 27.84% | 58.73 | 99% |
28 | United States of America | 97.43 | 29.84% | 74.88 | 99% |
29 | Norway | 97.13 | 27.49% | 54.98 | 100% |
30 | Sweden | 97 | 17.86% | 61.58 | 99% |
31 | France | 96.69 | 15.8% | 56.69 | 99% |
32 | Poland | 96.35 | 26.83% | 45.61 | 99.79% |
33 | Slovakia | 96.32 | 15.9% | 43.61 | 99.6% |
34 | Russia | 96.29 | 38.46% | 46.56 | 99.72% |
35 | Lithuania | 95.89 | 25.47% | 46.34 | 99.82% |
36 | Croatia | 95.75 | 13.31% | 38.45 | 99.27% |
37 | Andorra | 95.2 | 100% | ||
38 | Ireland | 95.13 | 30.03% | 53.58 | 99% |
39 | Czech Republic | 94.92 | 22.4% | 51.79 | 99% |
40 | Latvia | 94.79 | 16.04% | 45.83 | 99.89% |
41 | Italy | 94.23 | 15.48% | 47.98 | 99.02% |
42 | New Caledonia | 93.92 | 96.94% | ||
43 | Vanuatu | 93.92 | 85.06% | ||
44 | Spain | 93.9 | 16.14% | 49.77 | 98.11% |
45 | Bermuda | 93.48 | 98% | ||
46 | Cyprus | 93.39 | 25.02% | 38.54 | 99.06% |
47 | Portugal | 92.77 | 27.51% | 44.8 | 95.43% |
48 | Israel | 92.43 | 29.19% | 50.08 | 97.1% |
49 | Barbados | 91.6 | 99.7% | ||
50 | Malta | 91.27 | 19.25% | 40.81 | 94.07% |
51 | Myanmar | 91.18 | 93.09% | ||
52 | Mongolia | 91.03 | 4.38% | 27.37 | 98.37% |
53 | Bulgaria | 90.99 | 20.62% | 43.33 | 98.39% |
54 | Greece | 90.77 | 11.52% | 40.11 | 95.29% |
55 | Suriname | 90.29 | 95.54% | ||
56 | Ukraine | 90.07 | 11.85% | 38.33 | 99.76% |
57 | Moldova | 89.98 | 6.81% | 31.48 | 99.24% |
58 | Serbia | 89.6 | 23.51% | 35.17 | 98% |
59 | Vietnam | 89.53 | 20.23% | 25.13 | 94.51% |
60 | Iraq | 89.28 | 79.72% | ||
61 | Uzbekistan | 89.01 | 100% | ||
62 | Kazakhstan | 88.89 | 32.64% | 35.05 | 99.79% |
63 | Thailand | 88.87 | 6.94% | 29.16 | 93.98% |
64 | Armenia | 88.82 | 16.39% | 29.64 | 99.77% |
65 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 88.54 | 7.65% | 98.49% | |
66 | Costa Rica | 88.34 | 1.46% | 32.39 | 97.65% |
67 | Bhutan | 87.94 | 63.91% | ||
68 | Chile | 87.89 | 6.05% | 37.79 | 96.63% |
69 | Mexico | 87.73 | 4.19% | 30.69 | 94.55% |
70 | Tajikistan | 87.71 | 23.08 | 99.78% | |
71 | Uruguay | 87.59 | 6.8% | 37.94 | 98.44% |
72 | Brunei | 87.58 | 96.66% | ||
73 | Malaysia | 87.58 | 12.17% | 35.5 | 94.64% |
74 | The Bahamas | 86.99 | 95.6% | ||
75 | Romania | 86.88 | 9.68% | 39.4 | 98.76% |
76 | Turkey | 86.8 | 15.93% | 33.35 | 95.69% |
77 | Argentina | 86.63 | 2.09% | 40.5 | 98.09% |
78 | Sri Lanka | 86.62 | 0% | 23.22 | 92.61% |
79 | Mauritius | 86.56 | 5.98% | 31.7 | 90.62% |
80 | Turkmenistan | 85.86 | 99.69% | ||
81 | Montenegro | 85.78 | 5.43% | 34.56 | 98.72% |
82 | Trinidad and Tobago | 85.63 | 7.57% | 98.97% | |
83 | Azerbaijan | 84.81 | 7.98% | 28.57 | 99.81% |
84 | Georgia | 84.5 | 9.16% | 31.5 | 99.76% |
85 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 84.29 | 98% | ||
86 | Paraguay | 84.04 | 1.38% | 24.45 | 95.54% |
87 | Federated States of Micronesia | 83.96 | 89% | ||
88 | Fiji | 83.96 | 93.7% | ||
89 | Marshall Islands | 83.96 | 98.27% | ||
90 | Solomon Islands | 83.96 | 84.1% | ||
91 | Cuba | 83.9 | 27.43% | 99.71% | |
92 | Bahrain | 83.6 | 6.89% | 29.62 | 95.72% |
93 | Brazil | 83.38 | 1.66% | 36.22 | 92.59% |
94 | Guyana | 83.23 | 87.54% | ||
95 | Colombia | 83.13 | 1.12% | 27.85 | 94.58% |
96 | Venezuela | 82.99 | 3.06% | 26.81 | 95.4% |
97 | Cayman Islands | 82.24 | 98.87% | ||
98 | Afghanistan | 82.12 | 38.17% | ||
99 | Haiti | 82.1 | 60.69% | ||
100 | Dominican Republic | 82.05 | 2.38% | 23.94 | 92.47% |
101 | United Arab Emirates | 82.05 | 12.15% | 35.88 | 92.99% |
102 | Puerto Rico | 81.99 | 0.1% | 93.33% | |
103 | Republic of Macedonia | 81.91 | 97.84% | ||
104 | Albania | 81.75 | 5.32% | 23.38 | 97.55% |
105 | Lebanon | 81.7 | 6.05% | 19.75 | 94.05% |
106 | Philippines | 81.64 | 2.25% | 26.56 | 96.62% |
107 | Peru | 81.44 | 3.47% | 27.95 | 94.37% |
108 | Northern Mariana Islands | 81.36 | 97% | ||
109 | Laos | 80.99 | 18.83 | 79.87% | |
110 | Libya | 80.92 | 91.39% | ||
111 | Qatar | 80.78 | 8.38% | 31.32 | 97.76% |
112 | Jordan | 80.7 | 2.17% | 25.99 | 98.01% |
113 | Maldives | 80.54 | 99.32% | ||
114 | Iran | 80.01 | 6.65% | 25.53 | 87.17% |
115 | Pakistan | 80 | 0% | 19.63 | 56.44% |
116 | Grenada | 79.34 | 96% | ||
117 | Tunisia | 79.22 | 2.56% | 24.81 | 81.05% |
118 | Kyrgyzstan | 79.09 | 0% | 27.24 | 99.5% |
119 | Panama | 79 | 2.42% | 28.8 | 95.04% |
120 | Chad | 78.87 | 0% | 10.32 | 40.02% |
121 | Sudan | 78.87 | 58.6% | ||
122 | Seychelles | 78.76 | 2.76% | 95.32% | |
123 | Oman | 78.7 | 5.33% | 27.05 | 93.97% |
124 | Kuwait | 78.64 | 1.76% | 29.79 | 96.12% |
125 | East Timor | 78.49 | 64.07% | ||
126 | Indonesia | 78.49 | 1.63% | 23.7 | 95.44% |
127 | Papua New Guinea | 78.49 | 63.43% | ||
128 | Ecuador | 78.26 | 3.04% | 25.28 | 94.52% |
129 | Palestine | 77.69 | 2.9% | 96.67% | |
130 | Senegal | 77.37 | 0% | 13.16 | 55.62% |
131 | Comoros | 77.07 | 0% | 78.14% | |
132 | Madagascar | 76.79 | 1.45% | 8.99 | 64.66% |
133 | British Virgin Islands | 76.69 | 97.8% | ||
134 | Bolivia | 76.53 | 1.45% | 22.31 | 95.14% |
135 | Uganda | 76.42 | 0.63% | 12.41 | 73.81% |
136 | Saudi Arabia | 76.36 | 1.64% | 30.23 | 94.84% |
137 | Egypt | 76.32 | 5.09% | 21.55 | 75.84% |
138 | India | 76.24 | 0.26% | 29.36 | 72.23% |
139 | Algeria | 76 | 0% | 19.06 | 79.61% |
140 | Kenya | 75.2 | 3.57% | 19.31 | 78.02% |
141 | Angola | 75.1 | 71.16% | ||
142 | Jamaica | 75.08 | 26.66 | 88.5% | |
143 | Tanzania | 74.95 | 2.18% | 14.37 | 80.36% |
144 | Syria | 74.41 | 1.98% | 86.3% | |
145 | Bangladesh | 74.33 | 16.9 | 61.49% | |
146 | Zimbabwe | 74.01 | 2.52% | 11.69 | 86.87% |
147 | Burkina Faso | 73.8 | 0% | 37.75% | |
148 | Saint Lucia | 73.68 | 90.1% | ||
149 | Mozambique | 72.5 | 0% | 10.93 | 58.84% |
150 | Burundi | 72.09 | 0% | 8.79 | 85.5% |
151 | Niger | 70.82 | 0% | 19.1% | |
152 | Antigua and Barbuda | 70.48 | 98.95% | ||
153 | Rwanda | 69.95 | 9.89 | 71.24% | |
154 | Benin | 69.71 | 0% | 12.83 | 38.45% |
155 | Malawi | 69.7 | 0% | 10.74 | 65.96% |
156 | El Salvador | 69.63 | 0.46% | 21.67 | 87.65% |
157 | Botswana | 69.45 | 2.12% | 23.9 | 88.22% |
158 | Lesotho | 68.87 | 0% | 16.07 | 79.36% |
159 | South Africa | 68.87 | 2.79% | 32.98 | 94.6% |
160 | Eswatini | 68.87 | 1.12% | 87.47% | |
161 | Eritrea | 68.77 | 73.85% | ||
162 | Saint Helena | 68.74 | 97% | ||
163 | Zambia | 68.43 | 0% | 18.93 | 85.12% |
164 | Ethiopia | 68.42 | 10.3 | 49.03% | |
165 | Djibouti | 68.41 | 67.9% | ||
166 | Cameroon | 67.76 | 0% | 17.75 | 74.99% |
167 | Nigeria | 67.76 | 0% | 13.88 | 59.57% |
168 | Somalia | 67.67 | 37.8% | ||
169 | Morocco | 67.03 | 1.47% | 22.57 | 71.71% |
170 | Namibia | 66.19 | 0% | 18.89 | 90.82% |
171 | Dominica | 66.03 | 94% | ||
172 | São Tomé and Príncipe | 65.22 | 91.75% | ||
173 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 64.92 | 0% | 77.22% | |
174 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 63.42 | 95.63% | ||
175 | Gabon | 62.97 | 0% | 83.24% | |
176 | Republic of the Congo | 62.97 | 79.31% | ||
177 | Yemen | 62.86 | 0% | 69.96% | |
178 | Belize | 62.55 | 82.78% | ||
179 | Central African Republic | 62.55 | 36.75% | ||
180 | Honduras | 62.16 | 0.35% | 20.23 | 88.42% |
181 | Togo | 59.83 | 0% | 66.54% | |
182 | Mali | 59.76 | 0% | 9.91 | 33.07% |
183 | Mauritania | 59.76 | 11.55 | 52.12% | |
184 | South Sudan | 58.61 | 31.98% | ||
185 | Ghana | 58.16 | 0% | 17.4 | 76.58% |
186 | Ivory Coast | 58.16 | 0% | 43.27% | |
187 | Guinea | 53.48 | 6.76 | 30.47% | |
188 | Nicaragua | 52.69 | 1.48% | 22.54 | 82.47% |
189 | The Gambia | 52.68 | 0% | ||
190 | Guatemala | 47.72 | 2.32% | 22.81 | 79.07% |
191 | Liberia | 45.07 | 0% | 47.6% | |
192 | Sierra Leone | 45.07 | 48.43% | ||
193 | Nepal | 42.99 | 0% | 18.29 | 64.66% |
Average IQ in the World
The Intelligent Quotient, or IQ, is a type of standard score that is calculated by a set of standardized tests designed to assess human intelligence. It generally ranges from 0 to 200, and 100 is considered to be the means. The higher an individual’s IQ is (or higher than 100), the more intelligent they are considered to be. Because IQ is a score that estimates – and not precisely measures – a certain form of intelligence, some argue that it is flawed and that it does not account for factors such as social skills, motivation, emotion, creativity, or morality.
The average IQ is measured in almost every country in the world, which makes it a useful tool to compare a country’s population intelligence to another. But more than just assessing a population’s intelligence, the average IQ also plays a role in understanding the overall well-being of a nation.
IQ scores are associated with a variety of factors including nutrition, morbidity, mortality, and the environment. But more broadly, the average IQ is also correlated to socioeconomic factors such as school and job performances, income, crime, health, etc. Therefore, when comparing two countries’ average IQ, you not only compare their population’s intelligence, but also these countries’ education, health, social, political, and economic systems. This way, the average IQ of a nation gives a general idea of where cognitive abilities are the most developed, but also where social and economic wealth is.
Education and Intelligence
There is a well-established link between education and intelligence, as education is a key factor in developing cognitive abilities and skills that are essential for success in life. Education can provide individuals with knowledge, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking abilities, which are important components of intelligence. Moreover, access to education has been shown to improve cognitive development, particularly in early childhood, leading to long-term benefits for academic achievement and career success.
Measuring a country’s intelligence is a complex task, and traditional measures such as calculating a population’s IQ can be insufficient. The OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a widely used measure of educational achievement, which evaluates the knowledge and skills of 15-year-old students in reading, mathematics, and science. However, the PISA only provides a partial picture of a country’s intelligence, as it does not account for other factors such as innovation, creativity, or social intelligence.
To address these limitations, the Intelligence Capital Index (ICI) was developed as a more comprehensive measure of a country’s intelligence. The ICI takes into account a range of factors, including education, innovation, research and development, and social and economic factors. The index provides a more holistic view of a country’s intelligence, incorporating both cognitive and non-cognitive aspects, and can be used to identify areas for improvement in education and other policy areas. Overall, a country’s intelligence is a complex and multifaceted concept that requires a range of measures to accurately capture and understand.
Here are the mean PISA scores from 2018 in reading, mathematics, and science:
Smartest Countries
Based on IQ estimates, Japan is the smartest country in the world, Taiwan, the second smartest, Singapore, the third, Hong Kong, ranked fourth, and China, the fifth, are considered to be the smartest countries in the world. Situated in East Asia, these four wealthy nations have prominent urban centers where the majority of the population lives and a strong market economy. But this is not their sole characteristic. In fact, these five nations are the smartest countries in the world because they have abundantly invested in education. They built robust basic education systems and higher education programs, they created effective early reading programs and other skills programs. The following smartest countries are South Korea, ranked sixth, Belarus, ranked seventh, Finland, ranked eighth, Liechtenstein, ranked ninth, and Germany, which is the tenth smartest country in the world. These nations are also renowned for their exceptional educational systems and have high literacy and comprehension levels, Belarus for example has a literacy rate of 99.7%.
The ten smartest countries in the world are:
1. Japan – 106.48
2. Taiwan – 106.47
3. Singapore – 105.89
4. Hong Kong – 105.37
5. China – 104.1
6. South Korea – 102.35
7. Belarus – 101.6
8. Finland – 101.2
9. Liechtenstein – 101.07
10. Germany – 100.74
Smartest Country in the World
With a national IQ score of 106.48, Japan is the smartest country in the world, and it is for many reasons. First, Japan is a world-leading country and the third-largest economy. It is also one of the most densely populated countries in the world and is extremely urbanized. Japan is a global center of innovation and is home to world-known companies in various industries including automobile manufacturing, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. Japan’s health system and overall health, nutrition, and environment have improved in the last decades.
The Japanese education system is considered to be one of the best in the world: the government has invested in improving the quality of education from a very young age and adapting to the changing world by focusing on learning, innovation, and digital literacies. Yet, this drive for educational and employment success has some downsides. The strong Japanese culture for self-improvement and overachievement can also lead to isolation, loneliness, and exhaustion, impacting its population’s mental health. Mental health issues and illnesses are stigmatized in Japanese society, and seen as shameful and taboo, which only further aggravates the prevalence of mental diseases in the country.
Source
The IQ ranking that we use on this page comes from the study titled The Intelligence of Nations conducted by Richard Lynn and David Becker is a comprehensive analysis of intelligence test scores from 113 countries. The data was gathered from a range of sources, including published studies, government reports, and other publicly available data sets. It should be noted that the study has been subject to criticism for its methodology, particularly its reliance on culturally biased intelligence tests.
Average IQ by Country
Afghanistan
Average IQ
82.12
Ranked in the World
#98
Literacy Rate
38.17%
Ranked in the World
#197
Albania
Average IQ
81.75
Ranked in the World
#104
School Achievement
5.32%
Ranked in the World
#70
Intelligence Capital Index
23.38
Ranked in the World
#87
Literacy Rate
97.55%
Ranked in the World
#75
Algeria
Average IQ
76
Ranked in the World
#139
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#109
Intelligence Capital Index
19.06
Ranked in the World
#100
Literacy Rate
79.61%
Ranked in the World
#156
Andorra
Average IQ
95.2
Ranked in the World
#37
Literacy Rate
100%
Ranked in the World
#1
Angola
Average IQ
75.1
Ranked in the World
#141
Literacy Rate
71.16%
Ranked in the World
#172
Antigua and Barbuda
Average IQ
70.48
Ranked in the World
#152
Literacy Rate
98.95%
Ranked in the World
#53
Argentina
Average IQ
86.63
Ranked in the World
#77
School Achievement
2.09%
Ranked in the World
#90
Intelligence Capital Index
40.5
Ranked in the World
#40
Literacy Rate
98.09%
Ranked in the World
#63
Armenia
Average IQ
88.82
Ranked in the World
#64
School Achievement
16.39%
Ranked in the World
#42
Intelligence Capital Index
29.64
Ranked in the World
#64
Literacy Rate
99.77%
Ranked in the World
#16
Australia
Average IQ
99.24
Ranked in the World
#17
School Achievement
21.38%
Ranked in the World
#32
Intelligence Capital Index
63.96
Ranked in the World
#4
Literacy Rate
99%
Ranked in the World
#34
Austria
Average IQ
98.38
Ranked in the World
#24
School Achievement
23.35%
Ranked in the World
#28
Intelligence Capital Index
58.66
Ranked in the World
#14
Literacy Rate
98%
Ranked in the World
#65
Azerbaijan
Average IQ
84.81
Ranked in the World
#83
School Achievement
7.98%
Ranked in the World
#57
Intelligence Capital Index
28.57
Ranked in the World
#69
Literacy Rate
99.81%
Ranked in the World
#11
Bahrain
Average IQ
83.6
Ranked in the World
#92
School Achievement
6.89%
Ranked in the World
#61
Intelligence Capital Index
29.62
Ranked in the World
#65
Literacy Rate
95.72%
Ranked in the World
#92
Bangladesh
Average IQ
74.33
Ranked in the World
#145
Intelligence Capital Index
16.9
Ranked in the World
#107
Literacy Rate
61.49%
Ranked in the World
#182
Barbados
Average IQ
91.6
Ranked in the World
#49
Literacy Rate
99.7%
Ranked in the World
#23
Belarus
Average IQ
101.6
Ranked in the World
#7
Literacy Rate
99.72%
Ranked in the World
#19
Belarus is the seventh smartest country in the world with an average IQ of 101.6. Belarus has a literacy rate of 99.72%, although data on school achievement and Intelligence Capital Index are not available. Factors such as a strong education system, cultural emphasis on intellectual development, and investment in science and technology could contribute to Belarus's high IQ score.
Belgium
Average IQ
97.49
Ranked in the World
#27
School Achievement
27.84%
Ranked in the World
#17
Intelligence Capital Index
58.73
Ranked in the World
#13
Literacy Rate
99%
Ranked in the World
#35
Belize
Average IQ
62.55
Ranked in the World
#178
Literacy Rate
82.78%
Ranked in the World
#150
Benin
Average IQ
69.71
Ranked in the World
#154
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#110
Intelligence Capital Index
12.83
Ranked in the World
#113
Literacy Rate
38.45%
Ranked in the World
#196
Bermuda
Average IQ
93.48
Ranked in the World
#45
Literacy Rate
98%
Ranked in the World
#66
Bhutan
Average IQ
87.94
Ranked in the World
#67
Literacy Rate
63.91%
Ranked in the World
#180
Bolivia
Average IQ
76.53
Ranked in the World
#134
School Achievement
1.45%
Ranked in the World
#99
Intelligence Capital Index
22.31
Ranked in the World
#93
Literacy Rate
95.14%
Ranked in the World
#104
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Average IQ
88.54
Ranked in the World
#65
School Achievement
7.65%
Ranked in the World
#58
Literacy Rate
98.49%
Ranked in the World
#57
Botswana
Average IQ
69.45
Ranked in the World
#157
School Achievement
2.12%
Ranked in the World
#89
Intelligence Capital Index
23.9
Ranked in the World
#85
Literacy Rate
88.22%
Ranked in the World
#138
Brazil
Average IQ
83.38
Ranked in the World
#93
School Achievement
1.66%
Ranked in the World
#93
Intelligence Capital Index
36.22
Ranked in the World
#48
Literacy Rate
92.59%
Ranked in the World
#126
British Virgin Islands
Average IQ
76.69
Ranked in the World
#133
Literacy Rate
97.8%
Ranked in the World
#71
Brunei
Average IQ
87.58
Ranked in the World
#72
Literacy Rate
96.66%
Ranked in the World
#84
Bulgaria
Average IQ
90.99
Ranked in the World
#53
School Achievement
20.62%
Ranked in the World
#34
Intelligence Capital Index
43.33
Ranked in the World
#38
Literacy Rate
98.39%
Ranked in the World
#59
Burkina Faso
Average IQ
73.8
Ranked in the World
#147
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#111
Literacy Rate
37.75%
Ranked in the World
#199
Burundi
Average IQ
72.09
Ranked in the World
#150
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#112
Intelligence Capital Index
8.79
Ranked in the World
#124
Literacy Rate
85.5%
Ranked in the World
#145
Cambodia
Average IQ
99.75
Ranked in the World
#15
Intelligence Capital Index
16.07
Ranked in the World
#108
Literacy Rate
78.35%
Ranked in the World
#160
Cameroon
Average IQ
67.76
Ranked in the World
#166
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#113
Intelligence Capital Index
17.75
Ranked in the World
#105
Literacy Rate
74.99%
Ranked in the World
#166
Canada
Average IQ
99.52
Ranked in the World
#16
School Achievement
20.56%
Ranked in the World
#35
Intelligence Capital Index
61.15
Ranked in the World
#8
Literacy Rate
99%
Ranked in the World
#36
Canada is the sixteenth smartest country in the world with an average IQ of 99.52. The country has a school achievement rate of 20.56%, an Intelligence Capital Index score of 61.15, and a literacy rate of 99%. Canada's high IQ score may be attributed to factors such as its high-quality education system, which emphasizes critical thinking and creativity, and a diverse population that fosters a variety of perspectives and ideas.
Cayman Islands
Average IQ
82.24
Ranked in the World
#97
Literacy Rate
98.87%
Ranked in the World
#54
Central African Republic
Average IQ
62.55
Ranked in the World
#179
Literacy Rate
36.75%
Ranked in the World
#200
Chad
Average IQ
78.87
Ranked in the World
#120
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#114
Intelligence Capital Index
10.32
Ranked in the World
#119
Literacy Rate
40.02%
Ranked in the World
#195
Chile
Average IQ
87.89
Ranked in the World
#68
School Achievement
6.05%
Ranked in the World
#65
Intelligence Capital Index
37.79
Ranked in the World
#47
Literacy Rate
96.63%
Ranked in the World
#85
Colombia
Average IQ
83.13
Ranked in the World
#95
School Achievement
1.12%
Ranked in the World
#102
Intelligence Capital Index
27.85
Ranked in the World
#71
Literacy Rate
94.58%
Ranked in the World
#110
Comoros
Average IQ
77.07
Ranked in the World
#131
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#115
Literacy Rate
78.14%
Ranked in the World
#161
Costa Rica
Average IQ
88.34
Ranked in the World
#66
School Achievement
1.46%
Ranked in the World
#98
Intelligence Capital Index
32.39
Ranked in the World
#56
Literacy Rate
97.65%
Ranked in the World
#74
Croatia
Average IQ
95.75
Ranked in the World
#36
School Achievement
13.31%
Ranked in the World
#49
Intelligence Capital Index
38.45
Ranked in the World
#44
Literacy Rate
99.27%
Ranked in the World
#30
Cuba
Average IQ
83.9
Ranked in the World
#91
School Achievement
27.43%
Ranked in the World
#21
Literacy Rate
99.71%
Ranked in the World
#21
Cyprus
Average IQ
93.39
Ranked in the World
#46
School Achievement
25.02%
Ranked in the World
#26
Intelligence Capital Index
38.54
Ranked in the World
#43
Literacy Rate
99.06%
Ranked in the World
#32
Czech Republic
Average IQ
94.92
Ranked in the World
#39
School Achievement
22.4%
Ranked in the World
#30
Intelligence Capital Index
51.79
Ranked in the World
#22
Literacy Rate
99%
Ranked in the World
#37
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Average IQ
64.92
Ranked in the World
#173
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#116
Literacy Rate
77.22%
Ranked in the World
#163
Denmark
Average IQ
97.83
Ranked in the World
#26
School Achievement
27.51%
Ranked in the World
#18
Intelligence Capital Index
60.25
Ranked in the World
#10
Literacy Rate
99%
Ranked in the World
#38
Djibouti
Average IQ
68.41
Ranked in the World
#165
Literacy Rate
67.9%
Ranked in the World
#174
Dominica
Average IQ
66.03
Ranked in the World
#171
Literacy Rate
94%
Ranked in the World
#117
Dominican Republic
Average IQ
82.05
Ranked in the World
#100
School Achievement
2.38%
Ranked in the World
#84
Intelligence Capital Index
23.94
Ranked in the World
#84
Literacy Rate
92.47%
Ranked in the World
#127
East Timor
Average IQ
78.49
Ranked in the World
#125
Literacy Rate
64.07%
Ranked in the World
#179
Ecuador
Average IQ
78.26
Ranked in the World
#128
School Achievement
3.04%
Ranked in the World
#77
Intelligence Capital Index
25.28
Ranked in the World
#80
Literacy Rate
94.52%
Ranked in the World
#112
Egypt
Average IQ
76.32
Ranked in the World
#137
School Achievement
5.09%
Ranked in the World
#71
Intelligence Capital Index
21.55
Ranked in the World
#95
Literacy Rate
75.84%
Ranked in the World
#165
El Salvador
Average IQ
69.63
Ranked in the World
#156
School Achievement
0.46%
Ranked in the World
#105
Intelligence Capital Index
21.67
Ranked in the World
#94
Literacy Rate
87.65%
Ranked in the World
#139
Eritrea
Average IQ
68.77
Ranked in the World
#161
Literacy Rate
73.85%
Ranked in the World
#167
Estonia
Average IQ
100.72
Ranked in the World
#12
School Achievement
27.97%
Ranked in the World
#16
Intelligence Capital Index
49.48
Ranked in the World
#28
Literacy Rate
99.82%
Ranked in the World
#9
Eswatini
Average IQ
68.87
Ranked in the World
#158
School Achievement
1.12%
Ranked in the World
#103
Literacy Rate
87.47%
Ranked in the World
#141
Ethiopia
Average IQ
68.42
Ranked in the World
#164
Intelligence Capital Index
10.3
Ranked in the World
#120
Literacy Rate
49.03%
Ranked in the World
#191
Federated States of Micronesia
Average IQ
83.96
Ranked in the World
#87
Literacy Rate
89%
Ranked in the World
#135
Fiji
Average IQ
83.96
Ranked in the World
#88
Literacy Rate
93.7%
Ranked in the World
#120
Finland
Average IQ
101.2
Ranked in the World
#8
School Achievement
25.29%
Ranked in the World
#24
Intelligence Capital Index
60.45
Ranked in the World
#9
Literacy Rate
100%
Ranked in the World
#2
Finland is the eighth smartest country in the world with an average IQ of 101.2. Finland's education system is highly regarded, with a school achievement rate of 25.29% and an Intelligence Capital Index of 60.45. Finland's literacy rate is also high, with 100% of the population being able to read and write. These factors, along with a culture that values education and innovation, contribute to Finland's high IQ score.
France
Average IQ
96.69
Ranked in the World
#31
School Achievement
15.8%
Ranked in the World
#47
Intelligence Capital Index
56.69
Ranked in the World
#16
Literacy Rate
99%
Ranked in the World
#39
France is the thirty-first smartest country in the world with an average IQ of 96.69. The country has a relatively low school achievement rate of 15.80%, an Intelligence Capital Index score of 56.69, and a literacy rate of 99%. France's high IQ score may be attributed to its strong culture of intellectualism and emphasis on the arts and humanities, which can contribute to overall cognitive development.
Gabon
Average IQ
62.97
Ranked in the World
#175
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#117
Literacy Rate
83.24%
Ranked in the World
#149
Georgia
Average IQ
84.5
Ranked in the World
#84
School Achievement
9.16%
Ranked in the World
#55
Intelligence Capital Index
31.5
Ranked in the World
#58
Literacy Rate
99.76%
Ranked in the World
#17
Germany
Average IQ
100.74
Ranked in the World
#10
School Achievement
22.91%
Ranked in the World
#29
Intelligence Capital Index
64.18
Ranked in the World
#3
Literacy Rate
99%
Ranked in the World
#40
Germany is the tenth smartest country in the world with an average IQ of 100.74. Although the country has a relatively low school achievement rate of 22.91%, it has a high Intelligence Capital Index score of 64.18 and a literacy rate of 99%. Germany's high IQ score may be attributed to its strong economy which supports education and research and a culture that values education and intellectualism.
Ghana
Average IQ
58.16
Ranked in the World
#185
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#118
Intelligence Capital Index
17.4
Ranked in the World
#106
Literacy Rate
76.58%
Ranked in the World
#164
Greece
Average IQ
90.77
Ranked in the World
#54
School Achievement
11.52%
Ranked in the World
#53
Intelligence Capital Index
40.11
Ranked in the World
#41
Literacy Rate
95.29%
Ranked in the World
#102
Grenada
Average IQ
79.34
Ranked in the World
#116
Literacy Rate
96%
Ranked in the World
#90
Guatemala
Average IQ
47.72
Ranked in the World
#190
School Achievement
2.32%
Ranked in the World
#85
Intelligence Capital Index
22.81
Ranked in the World
#90
Literacy Rate
79.07%
Ranked in the World
#159
Guinea
Average IQ
53.48
Ranked in the World
#187
Intelligence Capital Index
6.76
Ranked in the World
#125
Literacy Rate
30.47%
Ranked in the World
#203
Guyana
Average IQ
83.23
Ranked in the World
#94
Literacy Rate
87.54%
Ranked in the World
#140
Haiti
Average IQ
82.1
Ranked in the World
#99
Literacy Rate
60.69%
Ranked in the World
#183
Honduras
Average IQ
62.16
Ranked in the World
#180
School Achievement
0.35%
Ranked in the World
#106
Intelligence Capital Index
20.23
Ranked in the World
#96
Literacy Rate
88.42%
Ranked in the World
#137
Hong Kong
Average IQ
105.37
Ranked in the World
#4
School Achievement
66.66%
Ranked in the World
#3
Intelligence Capital Index
51.2
Ranked in the World
#24
Literacy Rate
93.5%
Ranked in the World
#121
Hong Kong is the fourth smartest country in the world with an average IQ of 105.37. Hong Kong's education system is rigorous, with a school achievement rate of 66.66% and an Intelligence Capital Index of 51.2. Hong Kong's literacy rate is also high, with 93.50% of the population being able to read and write. These factors, along with a culture that values knowledge and intellectual development, contribute to Hong Kong's high IQ score.
Hungary
Average IQ
99.24
Ranked in the World
#18
School Achievement
29.4%
Ranked in the World
#14
Intelligence Capital Index
49.95
Ranked in the World
#26
Literacy Rate
99.38%
Ranked in the World
#28
Iceland
Average IQ
98.26
Ranked in the World
#25
School Achievement
21.11%
Ranked in the World
#33
Intelligence Capital Index
52.01
Ranked in the World
#21
Literacy Rate
99%
Ranked in the World
#41
India
Average IQ
76.24
Ranked in the World
#138
School Achievement
0.26%
Ranked in the World
#107
Intelligence Capital Index
29.36
Ranked in the World
#66
Literacy Rate
72.23%
Ranked in the World
#169
India is the one hundred thirty-eighth smartest country in the world with an average IQ of 76.24. The country has a very low school achievement rate of 0.26%, an Intelligence Capital Index score of 29.36, and a literacy rate of 72.23%. India's average IQ score may be attributed to its large population and widespread poverty which can limit access to quality education and a lack of investment in research and development.
Indonesia
Average IQ
78.49
Ranked in the World
#126
School Achievement
1.63%
Ranked in the World
#95
Intelligence Capital Index
23.7
Ranked in the World
#86
Literacy Rate
95.44%
Ranked in the World
#98
Iran
Average IQ
80.01
Ranked in the World
#114
School Achievement
6.65%
Ranked in the World
#64
Intelligence Capital Index
25.53
Ranked in the World
#79
Literacy Rate
87.17%
Ranked in the World
#142
Iraq
Average IQ
89.28
Ranked in the World
#60
Literacy Rate
79.72%
Ranked in the World
#155
Ireland
Average IQ
95.13
Ranked in the World
#38
School Achievement
30.03%
Ranked in the World
#12
Intelligence Capital Index
53.58
Ranked in the World
#20
Literacy Rate
99%
Ranked in the World
#42
Israel
Average IQ
92.43
Ranked in the World
#48
School Achievement
29.19%
Ranked in the World
#15
Intelligence Capital Index
50.08
Ranked in the World
#25
Literacy Rate
97.1%
Ranked in the World
#77
Italy
Average IQ
94.23
Ranked in the World
#41
School Achievement
15.48%
Ranked in the World
#48
Intelligence Capital Index
47.98
Ranked in the World
#29
Literacy Rate
99.02%
Ranked in the World
#33
Ivory Coast
Average IQ
58.16
Ranked in the World
#186
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#119
Literacy Rate
43.27%
Ranked in the World
#194
Jamaica
Average IQ
75.08
Ranked in the World
#142
Intelligence Capital Index
26.66
Ranked in the World
#76
Literacy Rate
88.5%
Ranked in the World
#136
Japan
Average IQ
106.48
Ranked in the World
#1
School Achievement
58.01%
Ranked in the World
#5
Intelligence Capital Index
58.91
Ranked in the World
#11
Literacy Rate
99%
Ranked in the World
#43
Japan is the smartest country in the world with an average IQ of 106.48. This country boasts an impressive education system that values hard work, dedication, and a commitment to learning. The school achievement rate is 58.01%, and the Intelligence Capital Index is 58.91, which are both higher than the global average. Japan's literacy rate is also exceptional, with 99% of the population being able to read and write. Japan's high IQ score can be attributed to several factors, including a strong education system, cultural emphasis on diligence and discipline, and a society that values knowledge and learning. The country's emphasis on technology and innovation has also helped to foster a culture of intellectual curiosity and problem-solving.
Jordan
Average IQ
80.7
Ranked in the World
#112
School Achievement
2.17%
Ranked in the World
#88
Intelligence Capital Index
25.99
Ranked in the World
#78
Literacy Rate
98.01%
Ranked in the World
#64
Kazakhstan
Average IQ
88.89
Ranked in the World
#62
School Achievement
32.64%
Ranked in the World
#9
Intelligence Capital Index
35.05
Ranked in the World
#52
Literacy Rate
99.79%
Ranked in the World
#13
Kenya
Average IQ
75.2
Ranked in the World
#140
School Achievement
3.57%
Ranked in the World
#74
Intelligence Capital Index
19.31
Ranked in the World
#99
Literacy Rate
78.02%
Ranked in the World
#162
Kuwait
Average IQ
78.64
Ranked in the World
#124
School Achievement
1.76%
Ranked in the World
#92
Intelligence Capital Index
29.79
Ranked in the World
#63
Literacy Rate
96.12%
Ranked in the World
#88
Kyrgyzstan
Average IQ
79.09
Ranked in the World
#118
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#120
Intelligence Capital Index
27.24
Ranked in the World
#73
Literacy Rate
99.5%
Ranked in the World
#27
Laos
Average IQ
80.99
Ranked in the World
#109
Intelligence Capital Index
18.83
Ranked in the World
#103
Literacy Rate
79.87%
Ranked in the World
#154
Latvia
Average IQ
94.79
Ranked in the World
#40
School Achievement
16.04%
Ranked in the World
#44
Intelligence Capital Index
45.83
Ranked in the World
#33
Literacy Rate
99.89%
Ranked in the World
#8
Lebanon
Average IQ
81.7
Ranked in the World
#105
School Achievement
6.05%
Ranked in the World
#66
Intelligence Capital Index
19.75
Ranked in the World
#97
Literacy Rate
94.05%
Ranked in the World
#116
Lesotho
Average IQ
68.87
Ranked in the World
#159
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#121
Intelligence Capital Index
16.07
Ranked in the World
#109
Literacy Rate
79.36%
Ranked in the World
#157
Liberia
Average IQ
45.07
Ranked in the World
#191
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#122
Literacy Rate
47.6%
Ranked in the World
#193
Libya
Average IQ
80.92
Ranked in the World
#110
Literacy Rate
91.39%
Ranked in the World
#130
Liechtenstein
Average IQ
101.07
Ranked in the World
#9
School Achievement
32.06%
Ranked in the World
#10
Literacy Rate
100%
Ranked in the World
#3
Liechtenstein is the ninth smartest country in the world with an average IQ of 101.07. Although there is no data available for school achievement and Intelligence Capital Index, the country has a 100% literacy rate, indicating that education is highly valued in the country. Liechtenstein's high IQ score may be attributed to its small population which allows for more individual attention in education and a strong economy that supports quality education and research.
Lithuania
Average IQ
95.89
Ranked in the World
#35
School Achievement
25.47%
Ranked in the World
#23
Intelligence Capital Index
46.34
Ranked in the World
#32
Literacy Rate
99.82%
Ranked in the World
#10
Luxembourg
Average IQ
99.87
Ranked in the World
#13
School Achievement
19.55%
Ranked in the World
#38
Intelligence Capital Index
53.78
Ranked in the World
#19
Literacy Rate
100%
Ranked in the World
#4
Macau
Average IQ
99.82
Ranked in the World
#14
School Achievement
37.02%
Ranked in the World
#8
Madagascar
Average IQ
76.79
Ranked in the World
#132
School Achievement
1.45%
Ranked in the World
#100
Intelligence Capital Index
8.99
Ranked in the World
#123
Literacy Rate
64.66%
Ranked in the World
#177
Malawi
Average IQ
69.7
Ranked in the World
#155
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#123
Intelligence Capital Index
10.74
Ranked in the World
#118
Literacy Rate
65.96%
Ranked in the World
#176
Malaysia
Average IQ
87.58
Ranked in the World
#73
School Achievement
12.17%
Ranked in the World
#50
Intelligence Capital Index
35.5
Ranked in the World
#50
Literacy Rate
94.64%
Ranked in the World
#108
Maldives
Average IQ
80.54
Ranked in the World
#113
Literacy Rate
99.32%
Ranked in the World
#29
Mali
Average IQ
59.76
Ranked in the World
#182
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#124
Intelligence Capital Index
9.91
Ranked in the World
#121
Literacy Rate
33.07%
Ranked in the World
#201
Malta
Average IQ
91.27
Ranked in the World
#50
School Achievement
19.25%
Ranked in the World
#39
Intelligence Capital Index
40.81
Ranked in the World
#39
Literacy Rate
94.07%
Ranked in the World
#115
Marshall Islands
Average IQ
83.96
Ranked in the World
#89
Literacy Rate
98.27%
Ranked in the World
#61
Mauritania
Average IQ
59.76
Ranked in the World
#183
Intelligence Capital Index
11.55
Ranked in the World
#116
Literacy Rate
52.12%
Ranked in the World
#190
Mauritius
Average IQ
86.56
Ranked in the World
#79
School Achievement
5.98%
Ranked in the World
#67
Intelligence Capital Index
31.7
Ranked in the World
#57
Literacy Rate
90.62%
Ranked in the World
#132
Mexico
Average IQ
87.73
Ranked in the World
#69
School Achievement
4.19%
Ranked in the World
#73
Intelligence Capital Index
30.69
Ranked in the World
#61
Literacy Rate
94.55%
Ranked in the World
#111
Moldova
Average IQ
89.98
Ranked in the World
#57
School Achievement
6.81%
Ranked in the World
#62
Intelligence Capital Index
31.48
Ranked in the World
#59
Literacy Rate
99.24%
Ranked in the World
#31
Mongolia
Average IQ
91.03
Ranked in the World
#52
School Achievement
4.38%
Ranked in the World
#72
Intelligence Capital Index
27.37
Ranked in the World
#72
Literacy Rate
98.37%
Ranked in the World
#60
Montenegro
Average IQ
85.78
Ranked in the World
#81
School Achievement
5.43%
Ranked in the World
#68
Intelligence Capital Index
34.56
Ranked in the World
#53
Literacy Rate
98.72%
Ranked in the World
#56
Morocco
Average IQ
67.03
Ranked in the World
#169
School Achievement
1.47%
Ranked in the World
#97
Intelligence Capital Index
22.57
Ranked in the World
#91
Literacy Rate
71.71%
Ranked in the World
#170
Mozambique
Average IQ
72.5
Ranked in the World
#149
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#125
Intelligence Capital Index
10.93
Ranked in the World
#117
Literacy Rate
58.84%
Ranked in the World
#186
Myanmar
Average IQ
91.18
Ranked in the World
#51
Literacy Rate
93.09%
Ranked in the World
#123
Namibia
Average IQ
66.19
Ranked in the World
#170
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#126
Intelligence Capital Index
18.89
Ranked in the World
#102
Literacy Rate
90.82%
Ranked in the World
#131
Nepal
Average IQ
42.99
Ranked in the World
#193
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#127
Intelligence Capital Index
18.29
Ranked in the World
#104
Literacy Rate
64.66%
Ranked in the World
#178
Netherlands
Average IQ
100.74
Ranked in the World
#11
School Achievement
25.15%
Ranked in the World
#25
Intelligence Capital Index
58.74
Ranked in the World
#12
Literacy Rate
99%
Ranked in the World
#45
New Caledonia
Average IQ
93.92
Ranked in the World
#42
Literacy Rate
96.94%
Ranked in the World
#81
New Zealand
Average IQ
98.57
Ranked in the World
#23
School Achievement
17.39%
Ranked in the World
#41
Intelligence Capital Index
57.33
Ranked in the World
#15
Literacy Rate
99%
Ranked in the World
#46
Nicaragua
Average IQ
52.69
Ranked in the World
#188
School Achievement
1.48%
Ranked in the World
#96
Intelligence Capital Index
22.54
Ranked in the World
#92
Literacy Rate
82.47%
Ranked in the World
#151
Niger
Average IQ
70.82
Ranked in the World
#151
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#128
Literacy Rate
19.1%
Ranked in the World
#204
Nigeria
Average IQ
67.76
Ranked in the World
#167
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#129
Intelligence Capital Index
13.88
Ranked in the World
#111
Literacy Rate
59.57%
Ranked in the World
#185
North Korea
Average IQ
98.82
Ranked in the World
#21
Literacy Rate
100%
Ranked in the World
#5
Northern Mariana Islands
Average IQ
81.36
Ranked in the World
#108
Literacy Rate
97%
Ranked in the World
#79
Norway
Average IQ
97.13
Ranked in the World
#29
School Achievement
27.49%
Ranked in the World
#20
Intelligence Capital Index
54.98
Ranked in the World
#18
Literacy Rate
100%
Ranked in the World
#6
Oman
Average IQ
78.7
Ranked in the World
#123
School Achievement
5.33%
Ranked in the World
#69
Intelligence Capital Index
27.05
Ranked in the World
#74
Literacy Rate
93.97%
Ranked in the World
#119
Pakistan
Average IQ
80
Ranked in the World
#115
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#130
Intelligence Capital Index
19.63
Ranked in the World
#98
Literacy Rate
56.44%
Ranked in the World
#188
Palestine
Average IQ
77.69
Ranked in the World
#129
School Achievement
2.9%
Ranked in the World
#78
Literacy Rate
96.67%
Ranked in the World
#83
Panama
Average IQ
79
Ranked in the World
#119
School Achievement
2.42%
Ranked in the World
#83
Intelligence Capital Index
28.8
Ranked in the World
#68
Literacy Rate
95.04%
Ranked in the World
#105
Papua New Guinea
Average IQ
78.49
Ranked in the World
#127
Literacy Rate
63.43%
Ranked in the World
#181
Paraguay
Average IQ
84.04
Ranked in the World
#86
School Achievement
1.38%
Ranked in the World
#101
Intelligence Capital Index
24.45
Ranked in the World
#83
Literacy Rate
95.54%
Ranked in the World
#96
People's Republic of China
Average IQ
104.1
Ranked in the World
#5
School Achievement
38.27%
Ranked in the World
#7
Intelligence Capital Index
47.32
Ranked in the World
#30
Literacy Rate
96.36%
Ranked in the World
#87
China is the fifth smartest country in the world with an average IQ of 104.1. Despite a lower school achievement rate of 38.27%, China has an Intelligence Capital Index of 47.32 and a literacy rate of 96.36%. China's emphasis on education and investment in science and technology has helped to foster a culture of intellectual curiosity and problem-solving, contributing to its high IQ score.
Peru
Average IQ
81.44
Ranked in the World
#107
School Achievement
3.47%
Ranked in the World
#75
Intelligence Capital Index
27.95
Ranked in the World
#70
Literacy Rate
94.37%
Ranked in the World
#114
Philippines
Average IQ
81.64
Ranked in the World
#106
School Achievement
2.25%
Ranked in the World
#86
Intelligence Capital Index
26.56
Ranked in the World
#77
Literacy Rate
96.62%
Ranked in the World
#86
Poland
Average IQ
96.35
Ranked in the World
#32
School Achievement
26.83%
Ranked in the World
#22
Intelligence Capital Index
45.61
Ranked in the World
#35
Literacy Rate
99.79%
Ranked in the World
#14
Portugal
Average IQ
92.77
Ranked in the World
#47
School Achievement
27.51%
Ranked in the World
#19
Intelligence Capital Index
44.8
Ranked in the World
#36
Literacy Rate
95.43%
Ranked in the World
#99
Puerto Rico
Average IQ
81.99
Ranked in the World
#102
School Achievement
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#108
Literacy Rate
93.33%
Ranked in the World
#122
Qatar
Average IQ
80.78
Ranked in the World
#111
School Achievement
8.38%
Ranked in the World
#56
Intelligence Capital Index
31.32
Ranked in the World
#60
Literacy Rate
97.76%
Ranked in the World
#73
Republic of Macedonia
Average IQ
81.91
Ranked in the World
#103
Literacy Rate
97.84%
Ranked in the World
#70
Republic of the Congo
Average IQ
62.97
Ranked in the World
#176
Literacy Rate
79.31%
Ranked in the World
#158
Romania
Average IQ
86.88
Ranked in the World
#75
School Achievement
9.68%
Ranked in the World
#54
Intelligence Capital Index
39.4
Ranked in the World
#42
Literacy Rate
98.76%
Ranked in the World
#55
Russia
Average IQ
96.29
Ranked in the World
#34
School Achievement
38.46%
Ranked in the World
#6
Intelligence Capital Index
46.56
Ranked in the World
#31
Literacy Rate
99.72%
Ranked in the World
#20
Russia is the thirty-fourth smartest country in the world with an average IQ of 96.29. The country has a school achievement rate of 38.46%, an Intelligence Capital Index score of 46.56, and a literacy rate of 99.72%. Russia's high IQ score may be attributed to its strong emphasis on science and technology education, a long history of intellectual pursuits, and a culture that values education and intellectualism.
Rwanda
Average IQ
69.95
Ranked in the World
#153
Intelligence Capital Index
9.89
Ranked in the World
#122
Literacy Rate
71.24%
Ranked in the World
#171
Saint Helena
Average IQ
68.74
Ranked in the World
#162
Literacy Rate
97%
Ranked in the World
#80
Saint Lucia
Average IQ
73.68
Ranked in the World
#148
Literacy Rate
90.1%
Ranked in the World
#133
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Average IQ
63.42
Ranked in the World
#174
Literacy Rate
95.63%
Ranked in the World
#94
São Tomé and Príncipe
Average IQ
65.22
Ranked in the World
#172
Literacy Rate
91.75%
Ranked in the World
#129
Saudi Arabia
Average IQ
76.36
Ranked in the World
#136
School Achievement
1.64%
Ranked in the World
#94
Intelligence Capital Index
30.23
Ranked in the World
#62
Literacy Rate
94.84%
Ranked in the World
#107
Senegal
Average IQ
77.37
Ranked in the World
#130
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#131
Intelligence Capital Index
13.16
Ranked in the World
#112
Literacy Rate
55.62%
Ranked in the World
#189
Serbia
Average IQ
89.6
Ranked in the World
#58
School Achievement
23.51%
Ranked in the World
#27
Intelligence Capital Index
35.17
Ranked in the World
#51
Literacy Rate
98%
Ranked in the World
#67
Seychelles
Average IQ
78.76
Ranked in the World
#122
School Achievement
2.76%
Ranked in the World
#80
Literacy Rate
95.32%
Ranked in the World
#101
Sierra Leone
Average IQ
45.07
Ranked in the World
#192
Literacy Rate
48.43%
Ranked in the World
#192
Singapore
Average IQ
105.89
Ranked in the World
#3
School Achievement
71.37%
Ranked in the World
#1
Intelligence Capital Index
63.6
Ranked in the World
#5
Literacy Rate
96.77%
Ranked in the World
#82
Singapore is the third smartest country in the world with an average IQ of 105.89. Singapore's education system is world-renowned, with a school achievement rate of 71.37% and an Intelligence Capital Index of 63.6. Singapore's literacy rate is also high, with 96.77% of the population being able to read and write. These factors, combined with a culture that values education and hard work, contribute to Singapore's high IQ score.
Slovakia
Average IQ
96.32
Ranked in the World
#33
School Achievement
15.9%
Ranked in the World
#46
Intelligence Capital Index
43.61
Ranked in the World
#37
Literacy Rate
99.6%
Ranked in the World
#25
Slovenia
Average IQ
98.6
Ranked in the World
#22
School Achievement
20.47%
Ranked in the World
#36
Intelligence Capital Index
51.5
Ranked in the World
#23
Literacy Rate
99.71%
Ranked in the World
#22
Solomon Islands
Average IQ
83.96
Ranked in the World
#90
Literacy Rate
84.1%
Ranked in the World
#148
Somalia
Average IQ
67.67
Ranked in the World
#168
Literacy Rate
37.8%
Ranked in the World
#198
South Africa
Average IQ
68.87
Ranked in the World
#160
School Achievement
2.79%
Ranked in the World
#79
Intelligence Capital Index
32.98
Ranked in the World
#55
Literacy Rate
94.6%
Ranked in the World
#109
South Korea
Average IQ
102.35
Ranked in the World
#6
School Achievement
66.85%
Ranked in the World
#2
Intelligence Capital Index
56.35
Ranked in the World
#17
Literacy Rate
97.97%
Ranked in the World
#69
South Korea is the sixth smartest country in the world with an average IQ of 102.35. South Korea's education system is highly competitive, with a school achievement rate of 66.85% and an Intelligence Capital Index of 56.35. South Korea's literacy rate is also high, with 97.97% of the population being able to read and write. These factors, along with a culture that values education and hard work, contribute to South Korea's high IQ score.
South Sudan
Average IQ
58.61
Ranked in the World
#184
Literacy Rate
31.98%
Ranked in the World
#202
Spain
Average IQ
93.9
Ranked in the World
#44
School Achievement
16.14%
Ranked in the World
#43
Intelligence Capital Index
49.77
Ranked in the World
#27
Literacy Rate
98.11%
Ranked in the World
#62
Sri Lanka
Average IQ
86.62
Ranked in the World
#78
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#132
Intelligence Capital Index
23.22
Ranked in the World
#88
Literacy Rate
92.61%
Ranked in the World
#125
Sudan
Average IQ
78.87
Ranked in the World
#121
Literacy Rate
58.6%
Ranked in the World
#187
Suriname
Average IQ
90.29
Ranked in the World
#55
Literacy Rate
95.54%
Ranked in the World
#97
Sweden
Average IQ
97
Ranked in the World
#30
School Achievement
17.86%
Ranked in the World
#40
Intelligence Capital Index
61.58
Ranked in the World
#6
Literacy Rate
99%
Ranked in the World
#48
Switzerland
Average IQ
99.24
Ranked in the World
#19
School Achievement
31.93%
Ranked in the World
#11
Intelligence Capital Index
61.57
Ranked in the World
#7
Literacy Rate
99%
Ranked in the World
#49
Syria
Average IQ
74.41
Ranked in the World
#144
School Achievement
1.98%
Ranked in the World
#91
Literacy Rate
86.3%
Ranked in the World
#144
Taiwan
Average IQ
106.47
Ranked in the World
#2
School Achievement
63.21%
Ranked in the World
#4
Intelligence Capital Index
45.73
Ranked in the World
#34
Literacy Rate
96.1%
Ranked in the World
#89
Taiwan is the second smartest country in the world with an average IQ of 106.47. Taiwan's education system is highly competitive, with a school achievement rate of 63.21% and an Intelligence Capital Index of 45.73. Taiwan's literacy rate is also high, with 96.10% of the population being able to read and write. These factors, along with a strong emphasis on science and technology, contribute to Taiwan's high IQ score.
Tajikistan
Average IQ
87.71
Ranked in the World
#70
Intelligence Capital Index
23.08
Ranked in the World
#89
Literacy Rate
99.78%
Ranked in the World
#15
Tanzania
Average IQ
74.95
Ranked in the World
#143
School Achievement
2.18%
Ranked in the World
#87
Intelligence Capital Index
14.37
Ranked in the World
#110
Literacy Rate
80.36%
Ranked in the World
#153
Thailand
Average IQ
88.87
Ranked in the World
#63
School Achievement
6.94%
Ranked in the World
#60
Intelligence Capital Index
29.16
Ranked in the World
#67
Literacy Rate
93.98%
Ranked in the World
#118
The Bahamas
Average IQ
86.99
Ranked in the World
#74
Literacy Rate
95.6%
Ranked in the World
#95
The Gambia
Average IQ
52.68
Ranked in the World
#189
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#133
Togo
Average IQ
59.83
Ranked in the World
#181
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#134
Literacy Rate
66.54%
Ranked in the World
#175
Trinidad and Tobago
Average IQ
85.63
Ranked in the World
#82
School Achievement
7.57%
Ranked in the World
#59
Literacy Rate
98.97%
Ranked in the World
#52
Tunisia
Average IQ
79.22
Ranked in the World
#117
School Achievement
2.56%
Ranked in the World
#81
Intelligence Capital Index
24.81
Ranked in the World
#82
Literacy Rate
81.05%
Ranked in the World
#152
Turkey
Average IQ
86.8
Ranked in the World
#76
School Achievement
15.93%
Ranked in the World
#45
Intelligence Capital Index
33.35
Ranked in the World
#54
Literacy Rate
95.69%
Ranked in the World
#93
Turkmenistan
Average IQ
85.86
Ranked in the World
#80
Literacy Rate
99.69%
Ranked in the World
#24
Turks and Caicos Islands
Average IQ
84.29
Ranked in the World
#85
Literacy Rate
98%
Ranked in the World
#68
Uganda
Average IQ
76.42
Ranked in the World
#135
School Achievement
0.63%
Ranked in the World
#104
Intelligence Capital Index
12.41
Ranked in the World
#114
Literacy Rate
73.81%
Ranked in the World
#168
Ukraine
Average IQ
90.07
Ranked in the World
#56
School Achievement
11.85%
Ranked in the World
#52
Intelligence Capital Index
38.33
Ranked in the World
#45
Literacy Rate
99.76%
Ranked in the World
#18
United Arab Emirates
Average IQ
82.05
Ranked in the World
#101
School Achievement
12.15%
Ranked in the World
#51
Intelligence Capital Index
35.88
Ranked in the World
#49
Literacy Rate
92.99%
Ranked in the World
#124
United Kingdom
Average IQ
99.12
Ranked in the World
#20
School Achievement
21.95%
Ranked in the World
#31
Intelligence Capital Index
64.19
Ranked in the World
#2
Literacy Rate
99%
Ranked in the World
#50
The United Kingdom is the twentieth smartest country in the world with an average IQ of 99.12. The country has a school achievement rate of 21.95%, an Intelligence Capital Index score of 64.19, and a literacy rate of 99%. The United Kingdom's high IQ score may be attributed to its strong education system which has a long history of academic excellence and a culture that values intellectual pursuits.
United States of America
Average IQ
97.43
Ranked in the World
#28
School Achievement
29.84%
Ranked in the World
#13
Intelligence Capital Index
74.88
Ranked in the World
#1
Literacy Rate
99%
Ranked in the World
#51
The United States of America is the twenty-eighth smartest country in the world with an average IQ of 97.43. The country has a school achievement rate of 29.84%, an Intelligence Capital Index score of 74.88, and a literacy rate of 99%. The United States' high IQ score may be attributed to its strong higher education system which attracts some of the world's brightest minds and a culture that values innovation and creativity.
Uruguay
Average IQ
87.59
Ranked in the World
#71
School Achievement
6.8%
Ranked in the World
#63
Intelligence Capital Index
37.94
Ranked in the World
#46
Literacy Rate
98.44%
Ranked in the World
#58
Uzbekistan
Average IQ
89.01
Ranked in the World
#61
Literacy Rate
100%
Ranked in the World
#7
Vanuatu
Average IQ
93.92
Ranked in the World
#43
Literacy Rate
85.06%
Ranked in the World
#147
Venezuela
Average IQ
82.99
Ranked in the World
#96
School Achievement
3.06%
Ranked in the World
#76
Intelligence Capital Index
26.81
Ranked in the World
#75
Literacy Rate
95.4%
Ranked in the World
#100
Vietnam
Average IQ
89.53
Ranked in the World
#59
School Achievement
20.23%
Ranked in the World
#37
Intelligence Capital Index
25.13
Ranked in the World
#81
Literacy Rate
94.51%
Ranked in the World
#113
Yemen
Average IQ
62.86
Ranked in the World
#177
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#135
Literacy Rate
69.96%
Ranked in the World
#173
Zambia
Average IQ
68.43
Ranked in the World
#163
School Achievement
0%
Ranked in the World
#136
Intelligence Capital Index
18.93
Ranked in the World
#101
Literacy Rate
85.12%
Ranked in the World
#146
Zimbabwe
Average IQ
74.01
Ranked in the World
#146
School Achievement
2.52%
Ranked in the World
#82
Intelligence Capital Index
11.69
Ranked in the World
#115
Literacy Rate
86.87%
Ranked in the World
#143
FAQs
What are the 10 smartest countries in the world ?
1. Japan – 106.48
2. Taiwan – 106.47
3. Singapore – 105.89
4. Hong Kong – 105.37
5. China – 104.1
6. South Korea – 102.35
7. Belarus – 101.6
8. Finland – 101.2
9. Liechtenstein – 101.07
10. Germany – 100.74
What is the smartest country in the world ?
Currently, the smartest country in the world is Japan (106.5).
What is the dumbest country in the world?
The “dumbest” country in the world is Nepal, with an average IQ level of 42.99.
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