What does an IQ of 135 mean?

An IQ of 135 is classified as 'Very Superior' on standard intelligence scales. This score is 2.3 standard deviations above the mean of 100, placing an individual in the top 0.9815% of the population.

How rare is an IQ of 135?

An IQ of 135 is achieved by approximately 1 in 101 people in the world's population, making it relatively rare.

Is an IQ of 135 considered genius?

The traditional genius threshold is an IQ of 140. At 135, this score is close to the genius level.

QI 135 — Cosa significa e persone famose con questo punteggio

Updated 2026-04-24 · Based on historical estimates and psychometric research

135

Very Superior

Top 0.9815% · approximately 1 in 101

Cosa significa un QI di 135?

An IQ of 135 is classified as "Very Superior" and places you well above the general population in cognitive ability. Chi siamo 1.0% of people score at or above this level.

Individuals with this IQ typically perform well in academic and professional settings, particularly in fields requiring analytical thinking, complex problem-solving, and learning agility.

Classification

Very Superior

Percentile

99.02%

Std. Deviations

+2.3σ

Rarity

~1 in 101

Where IQ 135 Falls on the Bell Curve

The highlighted area shows the percentage of the population scoring at or above IQ 135. The dashed line marks the exact position of this score on the normal distribution.

No geniuses in our database have an estimated IQ of exactly 135.

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Chi siamo IQ Scores: IQ (Intelligence Quotient) scores follow a normal distribution with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15. Historical IQ estimates for famous individuals are approximations based on their demonstrated achievements, not direct test results. These estimates should be considered illustrative rather than definitive.