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.
Key Statistics
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
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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