Average IQ in Barbados
Barbados has an average IQ of 80, ranking #138 out of 195 countries globally. This is considered below average on the worldwide scale.
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Key Statistics
Education System in Barbados
Barbados provides free education from primary through university with one of the Caribbean's highest literacy rates. The British-modeled system has produced globally recognized scholars.
IQ and Economic Development
Barbados's GDP per capita of $17,200 reflects a developing economy. Research shows a moderate correlation (r ≈ 0.7) between national GDP and measured IQ, though this relationship is complex and bidirectional.
With 10.6 average years of schooling and a 6.5% GDP investment in education, Barbados invests heavily in its education system compared to global norms.
North America Rankings
| # | Country | Avg IQ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 101 |
| 2 | United States | 100 |
| 3 | Mexico | 90 |
| 4 | Costa Rica | 89 |
| 5 | Cuba | 88 |
| 6 | Panama | 87 |
| 7 | Dominican Republic | 85 |
| 8 | Honduras | 84 |
| 9 | Trinidad and Tobago | 83 |
| 10 | Guatemala | 83 |
Data Sources for Barbados
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.
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