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QI 178 — Ce que cela signifie et personnes célèbres avec ce score

Updated 2026-04-18 · Based on historical estimates and psychometric research
178
Exceptionally Gifted
Top 0.0001% · approximately 1 in 999,999

Que signifie un QI de 178 ?

An IQ of 178 places an individual far above the genius threshold of 140, in the realm classified as "Exceptionally Gifted." This score is achieved by approximately 1 in 999,999 of the global population — making it exceptionally uncommon.

At this cognitive level, individuals typically demonstrate remarkable ability in abstract reasoning, pattern recognition, and creative problem-solving. Many of history's most influential scientists, mathematicians, artists, and philosophers are estimated to have had IQ scores in this range.

Classification
Exceptionally Gifted
Percentile
100.00%
Std. Deviations
+5.2σ
Rarity
~1 in 999,999

Where IQ 178 Falls on the Bell Curve

IQ 178 7085100115130145160175190

The highlighted area shows the percentage of the population scoring at or above IQ 178. The dashed line marks the exact position of this score on the normal distribution.

Personnes célèbres avec un QI de 178

There are 2 geniuses in our database with an estimated IQ of 178:

Abu al Ala Al Ma'arri
Ma'arrat al-Nu'man · 0973–1057
René Descartes
La Haye en Touraine · 1596–1650

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