What Does an IQ of 129 Mean?
An IQ of 129 is in the “Superior” range. It’s higher than about 97.3% of people, so roughly 1 in 38 people score 129 or higher. That’s 1.93 standard deviations above the average of 100.
IQ 129 in numbers
- Classification
- Superior
- Scores lower than 129
- 97.3%
- How rare
- 1 in 38 people score this high or higher
- Distance from average
- +1.93 standard deviations
- Mensa level (top 2%)
- Right at the cut-off of 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 129 compare?
Frequently asked questions
Is an IQ of 129 good?
Yes. An IQ of 129 is above average: higher than about 97.3% of people.
What percentile is an IQ of 129?
An IQ of 129 is higher than about 97.3% of the population, and about 2.7% of people score higher.
How rare is an IQ of 129?
About 1 in 38 people score 129 or higher.