FAQ
Are country-average IQ comparisons valid?
Country-average IQ figures are rough and should be read with caution. They mostly reflect differences in education, nutrition, health, and test familiarity rather than any innate group ability. The Flynn effect, where scores rise over generations as conditions improve, shows how much these averages depend on environment.
How is being above my country's average calculated?
It is calculated by comparing your estimated IQ with a published average figure for that country. If your score is higher than the listed national average, you rank above it for this rough comparison. Because national averages are uncertain, treat the result as a fun benchmark, not a precise ranking.
What does a country IQ comparison tell me, and what does it not?
It tells you only how your estimate sits next to an approximate national average drawn from past studies. It does not measure innate ability, predict your potential, or say anything about you as an individual. National averages reflect circumstances like schooling and nutrition, so the comparison is best read neutrally.
This is an educational estimate for self-understanding, not a clinical diagnosis.