What is the average IQ in Argentina?

The average IQ in Argentina is approximately 96, based on Becker (2019) (2019). This ranks Argentina #47 out of 195 countries in our dataset. This score is considered above average on the global scale.

How does Argentina's IQ compare to other South America countries?

Argentina ranks among the higher-scoring countries in South America. Other South America countries with similar scores include .

What factors influence IQ scores in Argentina?

Key factors include: education quality and access (11.1 average years of schooling), literacy rate (99%), economic development (GDP per capita of $24,930), healthcare access (HDI: 0.842), nutrition, and urbanization levels. These environmental factors significantly affect measured cognitive test performance.

Is the IQ score for Argentina reliable?

The score of 96 is an estimate based on Becker (2019) (2019). Like all national IQ estimates, it has limitations including varying sample sizes, potential cultural test bias, and the fact that within-country variation is always much larger than between-country differences. It should be interpreted as a rough approximation, not a precise measurement.

Average IQ in Argentina

Argentina has an average IQ of 96, ranking #47 out of 195 countries globally. This is considered above average on the worldwide scale.

Average IQ Score

Above Average (95–99) · Rank #47 of 195

Source: Becker (2019) (2019)

Key Statistics

Population

45,800,000

GDP per Capita (PPP)

$24,930

World Bank, 2023

Literacy Rate

99%

UNESCO, 2023

Human Development Index

0.842

UNDP, 2023

Mean Years of Schooling

11.1

Adults 25+

Education Expenditure

% of GDP

Education System in Argentina

Argentina provides 14 years of compulsory education and free university education. The country has produced five Nobel laureates and has a strong tradition of public education.

IQ and Economic Development

Argentina's GDP per capita of $24,930 indicates a middle-to-upper income economy. Research shows a moderate correlation (r ≈ 0.7) between national GDP and measured IQ, though this relationship is complex and bidirectional.

With 11.1 average years of schooling and a 5% GDP investment in education, Argentina maintains a moderate investment in education.

Countries with Similar IQ Scores

South America Rankings

#	Country	Avg IQ
1	Uruguay	98
2	Chile	93
3	Brazil	90
4	Peru	88
5	Colombia	87
6	Venezuela	87
7	Bolivia	87
8	Paraguay	87
9	Ecuador	84
10	Suriname	80

Data Sources for Argentina

IQ Score:Becker (2019) (2019) (from the NIQ Dataset v1.3.3, the most comprehensive meta-analysis of national cognitive testing studies).

GDP & Education Spending:World Bank (2023)

HDI & Schooling:UNDP Human Development Report (2023–2024)

Literacy Rate:UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2023)

Population:UN World Population Prospects (2024)

National IQ estimates are approximate and based on meta-analyses of available cognitive testing data (Becker, 2019; Lynn & Vanhanen, 2012; World Population Review, 2025). These scores reflect measured test performance and are influenced by education, nutrition, healthcare, and socioeconomic factors — they do not measure innate intelligence. Within-country variation is much larger than between-country differences. IQ tests developed in Western contexts may not translate fairly across all cultures. Interpret with appropriate caution.

See the full methodology on our main IQ by Country page for complete source descriptions and data quality notes.