Global Data and Percentiles

Population statistics and performance benchmarks from our worldwide database

Our platform processes cognitive assessment data from participants in 142 countries, maintaining one of the largest active databases of standardized intelligence metrics in the digital space.

Real-Time Database Metrics

12.000+
Daily Assessments
3.2M+
Total Participants
142
Countries Represented

Data updated in real-time. Statistics reflect assessments completed in the last 90 days.

The Bell Curve: IQ Distribution

IQ scores follow a Gaussian (Normal) Distribution with a mean of 100 and standard deviation of 15. This means:

  • 68% of the population scores between 85-115 (±1 SD)
  • 95% of the population scores between 70-130 (±2 SD)
  • 99,7% of the population scores between 55-145 (±3 SD)
IQ RangeClassification% of PopulationPercentile
145+Exceptionally Gifted0,13%99,87º
130-144Highly Gifted2,14%97,7º-99,9º
120-129Superior6,87%90,9º-97,7º
110-119Above Average16,12%75º-91º
90-109Average (Norm)49,86%25º-75º
80-89Below Average16,12%9º-25º
70-79Borderline6,87%2,3º-9º

Average IQ by Age Group

Our database reveals subtle variations in average performance across age groups, consistent with fluid vs. crystallized intelligence theory:

18-24 years
Peak fluid intelligence (Gf)
102
25-34 years
Balanced Gf + crystallized (Gc)
104
35-44 years
Peak crystallized intelligence
103
45-54 years
Stable performance
101
55+ years
Gradual Gf decline
98

Technical Note: These are population averages. Individual variation far exceeds age-related trends. Many individuals over 55 score well above younger cohorts.

Data Collection and Privacy

All statistics are derived from anonymized, aggregated assessment results. We do not collect personally identifiable information beyond email addresses (used exclusively for results delivery).

Our database is continuously refined to maintain representativeness across:

  • Geographic distribution (weighted by population density)
  • Educational background (to control for test-taking experience)
  • Linguistic proficiency (culturally fair items minimize bias)

For research partnerships or access to anonymized data exports, contact our science team at research@iqofficial.com.