What Does an IQ of 124 Mean?
An IQ of 124 is in the “Superior” range. It’s higher than about 94.5% of people, so roughly 1 in 18 people score 124 or higher. That’s 1.6 standard deviations above the average of 100.
IQ 124 in numbers
- Classification
- Superior
- Scores lower than 124
- 94.5%
- How rare
- 1 in 18 people score this high or higher
- Distance from average
- +1.6 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 124 compare?
Frequently asked questions
Is an IQ of 124 good?
Yes. An IQ of 124 is above average: higher than about 94.5% of people.
What percentile is an IQ of 124?
An IQ of 124 is higher than about 94.5% of the population, and about 5.5% of people score higher.
How rare is an IQ of 124?
About 1 in 18 people score 124 or higher.