Average IQ in Kenya
Kenya has an average IQ of 80, ranking #141 out of 195 countries globally. This is considered below average on the worldwide scale.
Key Statistics
Education System in Kenya
Kenya provides 8 years of compulsory education and recently transitioned to a competency-based curriculum. English and Swahili are the languages of instruction.
IQ and Economic Development
Kenya's GDP per capita of $5,420 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 6.6 average years of schooling and a 5.1% GDP investment in education, Kenya maintains a moderate investment in education.
Countries with Similar IQ Scores
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 Kenya
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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