What Does an IQ of 130 Mean?
An IQ of 130 is in the “Very superior” range. It’s higher than about 97.7% of people, so roughly 1 in 44 people score 130 or higher. That’s 2 standard deviations above the average of 100.
What else is worth knowing about an IQ of 130?
130 is two standard deviations above the mean and the most-quoted cut-off for “gifted” and for Mensa (top 2%). Every test has measurement error, so scores from about 126 to 134 are usually treated as the same zone.
IQ 130 in numbers
- Classification
- Very superior
- Scores lower than 130
- 97.7%
- How rare
- 1 in 44 people score this high or higher
- Distance from average
- +2 standard deviations
- Mensa level (top 2%)
- Right at the cut-off of about 130
What the “Very superior” range means
Scores of 130 and above are called very superior or gifted. Only about 2% of people score this high. People in this range usually solve abstract problems quickly and spot patterns others miss. Many high-IQ societies, including Mensa, start here.
How does IQ 130 compare?
Frequently asked questions
Is an IQ of 130 good?
Yes. An IQ of 130 is above average: higher than about 97.7% of people.
What percentile is an IQ of 130?
An IQ of 130 is higher than about 97.7% of the population, and about 2.3% of people score higher.
How rare is an IQ of 130?
About 1 in 44 people score 130 or higher.