What is the average IQ in Palestine?

The average IQ in Palestine is approximately 84, based on World Population Review (2025) (2025). This ranks Palestine #121 out of 195 countries in our dataset. This score is considered below average on the global scale.

How does Palestine's IQ compare to other Asia countries?

Palestine ranks among the lower-scoring countries in Asia. Other Asia countries with similar scores include Pakistan (84), Qatar (84).

What factors influence IQ scores in Palestine?

Key factors include: education quality and access (9.2 average years of schooling), literacy rate (97%), economic development (GDP per capita of $6,220), healthcare access (HDI: 0.715), nutrition, and urbanization levels. These environmental factors significantly affect measured cognitive test performance.

Is the IQ score for Palestine reliable?

The score of 84 is an estimate based on World Population Review (2025) (2025). Like all national IQ estimates, it has limitations including varying sample sizes, potential cultural test bias, and the fact that within-country variation is always much larger than between-country differences. It should be interpreted as a rough approximation, not a precise measurement.

Average IQ in Palestine

Palestine has an average IQ of 84, ranking #121 out of 195 countries globally. This is considered below average on the worldwide scale.

Average IQ Score

Below Average (80–87) · Rank #121 of 195

Source: World Population Review (2025) (2025)

Key Statistics

Population

5,400,000

GDP per Capita (PPP)

$6,220

World Bank, 2023

Literacy Rate

97%

UNESCO, 2023

Human Development Index

0.715

UNDP, 2023

Mean Years of Schooling

9.2

Adults 25+

Education Expenditure

5.3%

% of GDP

Education System in Palestine

Palestine follows a 10-year compulsory education system administered by the Palestinian Authority. Despite ongoing conflict and resource constraints, literacy rates remain high.

Note: Data covers the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Education access varies significantly between regions due to ongoing conflict.

IQ and Economic Development

Palestine's GDP per capita of $6,220 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 9.2 average years of schooling and a 5.3% GDP investment in education, Palestine 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 Palestine

IQ Score:World Population Review (2025) (2025) — aggregated estimate. Peer-reviewed primary sources were unavailable for this country; treat as a rougher approximation.

GDP & Education Spending:World Bank (2023)

HDI & Schooling:UNDP Human Development Report (2023–2024)

Literacy Rate:UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2023)

Population:UN World Population Prospects (2024)

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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