What does an IQ of 121 mean?

An IQ of 121 is classified as Very high intelligence. It is higher than 92% of people — roughly 1 in 12.

Higher than 92%
How rare 1 in 12
From the average +1.40
Classification Very high intelligence

IQ scores follow a bell curve centred on 100, with a standard deviation of 15. About 68% of people score between 85 and 115, and about 95% between 70 and 130.

Nearby scores

118 119 120 122 123 124

Frequently asked questions

Is an IQ of 121 good?

An IQ of 121 falls in the "Very high intelligence" range and is higher than 92% of people. Any single test is an estimate, so treat it as a range rather than an exact figure.

What percentile is an IQ of 121?

An IQ of 121 sits at about the 92 percentile, which means roughly 1 in 12 people score at least this high.

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