The 10 smartest countries according to their IQ

Have you ever considered which is the smartest country in the world according to Intelligence Quotient (IQ) middle of its population?

This is precisely what Richard Lynn, a British professor of psychology, and Tatu Vanhanen, a Finnish professor of science, thought. politicians, who decided to carry out a study in which they determined the average IQ of the inhabitants in more than 80 countries.

The results are controversial and have caused much debate, so they must be interpreted with extreme caution.

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The intelligence It is one of the most valued traits in our society, along with beauty or health. However, ranking countries by intelligence can be quite controversial, because there are different types of intelligence in which a person can excel. Despite this, many academics have attempted, through a series of intelligence tests, measure what is known as our intellectual quotient, that is, the IQ or IQ (for its acronym in English).

Thanks to this construct, Lynn and Vanhanen carried out a study in which they tried to find out the average IQ of the inhabitants of a country, and then made a comparison between 80 nations. The authors argue that national IQ is an important, but not the only, factor that contributes to differences in national wealth and economic growth rates.

The 10 smartest countries in the world based on IQ

Below you can find the top 10 positions in the ranking of the smartest countries on the planet. They are as follows:

10. Swiss

• Position: 6th
• IQ: 101

Switzerland is undoubtedly one of the healthiest economies in Europe, and occupies the sixth place in this ranking with an IQ of 101. Innovation, sustainability and quality of life, three characteristics of this intelligent society.

9. Mongolia

• Position: 6th
• IQ: 101

Mongolia is one of the smartest countries in the world, despite not being among the richest. Furthermore, this country has also recently been selected as one of the best countries in the world in the “World Countries Awards 2017”. This state received different awards, among which are: the most beautiful capital in the world (Ulan Bator), the friendliest people on the planet or the best cuisine in the world.

8. Iceland

• Position: 6th
• IQ: 101

Iceland is ranked sixth in the ranking of the smartest countries in the world. In fact, it is a country with a great academic tradition, of which it is said that almost every inhabitant gives birth to a “book”. In this nation of just over 300,000 people, one in ten individuals publishes a book.

7. Italy

• Position: 5th
• IQ: 102

The tradition of thought, innovation and science in this region goes back hundreds of years. When we think of Italy, we quickly have to remember the Roman Empire or the Italian Renaissance. Some of the greatest sculptors, painters, writers and poets come from this boot-shaped country.

Today, Italy remains above the average of the smartest countries, especially in the fields of mathematics, science or physics. The IQ of the transalpine country is 102.

6. Taiwan

• Position: 4th
• IQ: 104

Taiwan is known worldwide for its advances in technology, as well as for its revolution in its public education system. Many people in Taiwan are bilingual, and since one of the country's largest trading partners is the United States, many young people have studied hard to become proficient in English. which increases the success in your professional career.

5. China

• Position: 3rd
• IQ: 105

China, officially the People's Republic of China, is one of the largest sovereign states in Asia, and is the most populous country in the world, with more than 1.381 million inhabitants. It was established in 1949 and its capital is Beijing. China is currently one of the greatest economic powers in the world, disputing the first place to the USA.

4. Japan

• Position: 3rd
• IQ: 105

Japan is a country known worldwide for the quality of its education, although it is famous for having a very demanding and controversial philosophy of early childhood education. Students spend long hours studying to prepare for exams, and there is great cultural and social pressure in this regard.

In terms of scientific research, Japan is one of the most notorious countries. The University of Tokyo is one of the best universities on the planet and is considered the best university in Asia. The literacy rate in Japan is 99%, one of the highest in the world.

3. South Korea

• Position: 2nd
• IQ: 106

South Korea is one of the most innovative nations on the planet, and there are many inhabitants who live from research and development. South Korea is said to have the fastest and most reliable internet in the world, which seems to demonstrate its commitment to science, research, and technological progress.

However, not everything related to this country is good, as its educational system is highly competitive. As a result of difficult exams, long school hours, and highly competitive schools, it is a country known for having a high suicide rate among students.

2. Singapore

• Position: 1st
• IQ: 108

Like many countries on this list, Singapore is an Asian country. Tied with the first country in this ranking, both have an average IQ of 108. Singapore is a small state that is located near Malaysia, and is a highly technological country that places great importance on business and finance. Its students are world leaders in performance in the fields of math and science.

1. Hong Kong

• Position: 1st
• IQ: 108

There is a debate as to whether or not Hong Kong should belong to this list, as it is not technically a country. However, its administrative autonomy and its economic model different from China, make excluding Hong Kong from this list to ignore a country with the highest IQ in the world. Hong Kong probably has the second best education system in the world after Finland. This makes it the "top" country on this list with an average IQ of 108.

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