What does an IQ of 98 mean?

An IQ of 98 is classified as Average intelligence. It is higher than 45% of people — roughly 1 in 2.

Higher than 45%
How rare 1 in 2
From the average −0.13
Classification Average 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

95 96 97 99 100 101

Frequently asked questions

Is an IQ of 98 good?

An IQ of 98 falls in the "Average intelligence" range and is higher than 45% 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 98?

An IQ of 98 sits at about the 45 percentile, which means roughly 1 in 2 people score at least this high.

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