​10 Countries have the highest IQ score in the world

5/10 highest iq country in this list all in Asia area, the remaining countries mostly in Europe. Researchers assumed that IQ score can be influenced by GDP of each country. Therefore, there’s no surprise that the countries in top 10 are the wealthiest ones in the world, while there’s no Africa or South America countries in top 25.

This list has led to many arguments as people do not think it’s accurate and practical due to inadequate research methods. Therefore, we recommend you should read it with a purpose of entertainment rather than information. America aren’t in this list because the average IQ score is just 98 (ranked 19), while Canada score 97 points. Compared that, United Kingdom and China are a little bit higher with an IQ score of 100. Below are 10 countries have the highest IQ score:

1. Hong Kong – Average IQ score: 107

Hong Kong is not totally a country, but it’s a special financial area of China. It’s usually recognized and compared as a country by IMF and United Nations.Hong Kong is successful in achieving good education, with over 1000 schools for the population of 7.1 million.

2. South Korea – Average IQ score: 106

At present, South Korea is the country which has Internet connection with the fastest speed in the world. This plays an important role in process of approaching research and information compared to other countries.Education system in South Korea used to be highly evaluation. This country is also one of the top – performing countries in reading literacy, math and sciences. However, the high rate of compete as well as strict regulations and other factors have led to high percentage of suicide, especially in examinations. These situations are not too popular but they are consequence of pressure because many Korean students have to spend 14 hours per day studying.
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3. Japan – Average IQ score: 105

Japan is a country leading in producing and exporting technology and electronic devices in the world. So it’s possible that Japan is one of the countries which has the highest IQ score all over the world. Tokyo University is recognize as the best university in Asia and in top 25 universities have highly ranked in the world.
The literacy rate of Japan is 99% and the same as Singapore, this country usually get high score in science as well as math researches.

4.Taiwan – Average IQ score: 104

Taiwan is one of the countries have the highest IQ score in the world. Education is always an important thing In Taiwan. Most of students here are very interested in outdoor activities, studying and improving their English levels. Generally, there is an increase in achieving success and economic development as well as competing in a global market of Taiwan students.

5. Singapore – Average IQ score: 103

Singapore students regularly have a high rank in different charts of science and mathematics. This country only has a population of 5 million but its GDP is so surprising with 270 billion USD. Per capita GDP is about 52,918 USD while per capita GDP of American is 52,839 USD. The rate of export is remarkably higher than import. These mean that this country is totally has ability to invest more money in social projects which are relevant with education. Furthermore, Singapore is one of the environment which has the most advantage in business, ranked by The World Bank. So it’s obviously that Singapore is the country which has the highest IQ score.

6. Netherlands – Average IQ score: 102

Netherlands has repeatedly ranked among the happiest countries in the world. Therefore, the Dutch are not just happy and healthy but also very intelligent. 12 years compulsory education of Netherlands can increase the average IQ score to the score of developed countries in the world. Netherlands now is ranked number 6 in this list, the same rank as Austria, Germany and Italy. As the same time, this country also has education system ranked number 9 in countries which have the best education in the world by OECD.

7. Italy – Average IQ score: 102

It’s possible to say Italy is one of the country which has the longest and most various history, thanks to the golden period of the Roman Empire, the Kingdom of Italy and Renaissance. Italy has many famous artists, sculptures, poetry, writers all over the world such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Dante Alighieri and Galileo Galilei. As Italy made the enormous contribution in many different area such as science, technology and arts, it comes as no surprise that this country is in top 10 countries have the highest IQ score.

8. Germany – Average IQ score: 102

Germany is one of the countries with the highest GDP in the world (3,400 billion USD in 2013), higher than other competitors in Europe like France and England. This country also have some oldest universities which are highly evaluated like Heidelberg University (founded in 1386). This university also have 55 students achieved Nobel prize.

9. Austria – Average IQ score: 102

Austria is also have the highest IQ score in the world. It’s a country next to Germany, Switzerland and Italy. Although Austria is much smaller in both area and population than their northern neighbor Germany, their living standards, education or prosperity are not worse than Germans. Education is totally free and compulsory with children in the first 9 years. Then they can decide if they want to continue studying higher levels or not.

10. Switzerland and Sweden – Average IQ score: 101

Switzerland is famous for banking and manufacturing watches. These occupations require a huge amount of research documents. The country is also famous for its unique education system because the programs are tailored for each student needs and abilities. Therefore, no wonder that the Swiss are some of the most intelligent people in the world. Whereas, Sweden is the country with the highest percentage of people have university certification over population in the world. Sweden is good at socio-economic categories such as health, education, quality of life, economic competitiveness, civil liberties and equality.
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