Average IQ in Ireland
Ireland has an average IQ of 98, ranking #41 out of 195 countries globally. This is considered above average on the worldwide scale.
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Key Statistics
Education System in Ireland
Ireland provides free primary and secondary education with the Leaving Certificate exam as a key university entrance pathway. Strong growth in STEM education driven by the technology sector.
IQ and Economic Development
Ireland's GDP per capita of $99,150 places it among the world's wealthier nations. Research shows a moderate correlation (r ≈ 0.7) between national GDP and measured IQ, though this relationship is complex and bidirectional.
With 12.7 average years of schooling and a 3.1% GDP investment in education, Ireland has room to increase education investment relative to GDP.
Europe Rankings
| # | Country | Avg IQ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finland | 103 |
| 2 | Netherlands | 103 |
| 3 | Germany | 103 |
| 4 | Switzerland | 103 |
| 5 | Austria | 102 |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 102 |
| 7 | Sweden | 102 |
| 8 | Italy | 102 |
| 9 | Estonia | 102 |
| 10 | Iceland | 102 |
Data Sources for Ireland
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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