Average IQ in Russia
Russia has an average IQ of 100, ranking #31 out of 195 countries globally. This is considered high on the worldwide scale.
Key Statistics
Education System in Russia
Russia provides 11 years of compulsory education with a strong emphasis on mathematics and science inherited from the Soviet era. The country has historically produced many chess grandmasters and mathematicians.
IQ and Economic Development
Russia's GDP per capita of $29,810 indicates a middle-to-upper income economy. Research shows a moderate correlation (r ≈ 0.7) between national GDP and measured IQ, though this relationship is complex and bidirectional.
With 12.8 average years of schooling and a 3.7% GDP investment in education, Russia has room to increase education investment relative to GDP.
Countries with Similar IQ Scores
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 Russia
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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