What Does an IQ of 121 Mean?
An IQ of 121 is in the “Superior” range. It’s higher than about 91.9% of people, so roughly 1 in 12 people score 121 or higher. That’s 1.4 standard deviations above the average of 100.
IQ 121 in numbers
- Classification
- Superior
- Scores lower than 121
- 91.9%
- How rare
- 1 in 12 people score this high or higher
- Distance from average
- +1.4 standard deviations
- Mensa level (top 2%)
- No, Mensa usually needs about 130+
What the “Superior” range means
Scores from 120 to 129 are superior. About 7% of people are in this range. It usually means very strong reasoning: complex material comes easily, and so does learning new skills.
How does IQ 121 compare?
Frequently asked questions
Is an IQ of 121 good?
Yes. An IQ of 121 is above average: higher than about 91.9% of people.
What percentile is an IQ of 121?
An IQ of 121 is higher than about 91.9% of the population, and about 8.1% of people score higher.
How rare is an IQ of 121?
About 1 in 12 people score 121 or higher.