Average IQ in Egypt
Egypt has an average IQ of 86, ranking #103 out of 195 countries globally. This is considered below average on the worldwide scale.
Key Statistics
Education System in Egypt
Egypt provides 9 years of compulsory education. The country has Al-Azhar University, one of the world's oldest continuously operating universities (970 CE), and a parallel religious education system.
IQ and Economic Development
Egypt's GDP per capita of $14,020 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 7.8 average years of schooling and a 3% GDP investment in education, Egypt has room to increase education investment relative to GDP.
Countries with Similar IQ Scores
Africa Rankings
| # | Country | Avg IQ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mauritius | 92 |
| 2 | Morocco | 87 |
| 3 | Tunisia | 87 |
| 4 | Algeria | 86 |
| 5 | Seychelles | 86 |
| 6 | Libya | 85 |
| 7 | South Africa | 84 |
| 8 | Nigeria | 84 |
| 9 | Madagascar | 84 |
| 10 | Botswana | 83 |
Data Sources for Egypt
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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