Average IQ in Cape Verde
Cape Verde has an average IQ of 78, ranking #150 out of 195 countries globally. This is considered below the global average on the worldwide scale.
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Key Statistics
Education System in Cape Verde
Cape Verde provides 8 years of compulsory education in Portuguese. The island nation has invested heavily in education since independence, achieving one of the highest literacy rates in West Africa.
IQ and Economic Development
Cape Verde's GDP per capita of $8,200 reflects a lower-income economy. Research shows a moderate correlation (r ≈ 0.7) between national GDP and measured IQ, though this relationship is complex and bidirectional.
With 6.3 average years of schooling and a 5.2% GDP investment in education, Cape Verde maintains a moderate investment in education.
Africa Rankings
| # | Country | Avg IQ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mauritius | 92 |
| 2 | Morocco | 87 |
| 3 | Tunisia | 87 |
| 4 | Egypt | 86 |
| 5 | Algeria | 86 |
| 6 | Seychelles | 86 |
| 7 | Libya | 85 |
| 8 | South Africa | 84 |
| 9 | Nigeria | 84 |
| 10 | Madagascar | 84 |
Data Sources for Cape Verde
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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