Average IQ in Pakistan
Pakistan has an average IQ of 84, ranking #119 out of 195 countries globally. This is considered below average on the worldwide scale.
Key Statistics
Education System in Pakistan
Pakistan has a tiered education system with significant disparities between public and private schooling. Gender gaps in education access remain a challenge, particularly in rural areas.
IQ and Economic Development
Pakistan's GDP per capita of $5,840 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 4.5 average years of schooling and a 2.4% GDP investment in education, Pakistan has room to increase education investment relative to GDP.
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 Pakistan
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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