Average IQ in Syria
Syria has an average IQ of 85, ranking #110 out of 195 countries globally. This is considered below average on the worldwide scale.
Key Statistics
Education System in Syria
Syria's education system has been severely disrupted by civil conflict since 2011. Pre-conflict, the country provided 6 years of compulsory education with relatively high enrollment.
IQ and Economic Development
Syria's GDP per capita of $3,690 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 5.1 average years of schooling and a 3.5% GDP investment in education, Syria 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 Syria
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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