What Does an IQ of 123 Mean?
An IQ of 123 is in the “Superior” range. It’s higher than about 93.7% of people, so roughly 1 in 16 people score 123 or higher. That’s 1.53 standard deviations above the average of 100.
IQ 123 in numbers
- Classification
- Superior
- Scores lower than 123
- 93.7%
- How rare
- 1 in 16 people score this high or higher
- Distance from average
- +1.53 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 123 compare?
Frequently asked questions
Is an IQ of 123 good?
Yes. An IQ of 123 is above average: higher than about 93.7% of people.
What percentile is an IQ of 123?
An IQ of 123 is higher than about 93.7% of the population, and about 6.3% of people score higher.
How rare is an IQ of 123?
About 1 in 16 people score 123 or higher.