Average IQ in Venezuela
Venezuela has an average IQ of 87, ranking #100 out of 195 countries globally. This is considered below average on the worldwide scale.
Key Statistics
Education System in Venezuela
Venezuela provides 9 years of compulsory education. The country achieved near-universal literacy through the Misión Robinson program, but economic crisis has severely affected the education system.
IQ and Economic Development
Venezuela's GDP per capita of $7,050 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 10.3 average years of schooling and a 1.3% GDP investment in education, Venezuela has room to increase education investment relative to GDP.
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South America Rankings
Data Sources for Venezuela
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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