Which country has the highest average IQ among geniuses?

Among countries with multiple geniuses in our database, the highest average IQ scores are found among geniuses from Austria, Hungary, and Greece.

IQ by Country

Q: Which country has the most geniuses?

The United States leads with 216 geniuses in our database, followed by France (137), United Kingdom (130), and Germany (103).

Which nations produced history's greatest minds? Data on 1091 geniuses across 67 countries.

1091

Total Geniuses

Countries

216

#1 United States

268

Highest IQ

Country	Geniuses ▼	Avg IQ	Highest IQ	Top Genius

About This Data

How We Measure Genius by Country

This table shows the distribution of 1091 recognized geniuses across 67 countries, based on their birthplace or primary nationality. IQ scores are estimated based on historical records, achievements, and expert assessments.

Note: Historical figures may be attributed to modern country names that didn't exist during their lifetime (e.g., Ancient Greek philosophers are listed under Greece).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has the most geniuses?
The United States leads with 216 geniuses, followed by France, the United Kingdom, and Germany.

Which country has the highest average IQ?
Among countries with multiple geniuses, Austria, Hungary, and Greece show the highest average IQ scores in our database.

Highest IQ People → Take Free IQ Test →

01 · VS