Average IQ in India
India has an average IQ of 87, ranking #89 out of 195 countries globally. This is considered below average on the worldwide scale.
Key Statistics
Education System in India
India's education system follows a 5+3+3+4 structure under the National Education Policy 2020. The system has produced world-class institutions (IITs, IIMs) alongside significant rural-urban educational gaps.
Note: India's vast population and regional diversity mean national averages mask enormous within-country variation.
IQ and Economic Development
India's GDP per capita of $8,380 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 6.7 average years of schooling and a 4.5% GDP investment in education, India maintains a moderate investment in education.
Countries with Similar IQ Scores
Asia Rankings
| # | Country | Avg IQ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singapore | 108 |
| 2 | Japan | 106 |
| 3 | South Korea | 106 |
| 4 | China | 106 |
| 5 | North Korea | 102 |
| 6 | Mongolia | 101 |
| 7 | Israel | 100 |
| 8 | Vietnam | 99 |
| 9 | Kazakhstan | 96 |
| 10 | Malaysia | 95 |
Data Sources for India
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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