10 African countries with the most intelligent people

Business Insider Africa presents 10 African countries with the most intelligent people.
The list is courtesy of the 'Intelligence of Nations' report by Richard Lynn and David Becker.
Libya takes the lead with an intelligence quotient (IQ) of 90.92, marking the highest IQ on the continent.

When discussing IQ in relation to countries, it's often used as a metric to gauge the average intellectual capabilities of the population within countries.

Intelligence, both at the individual and collective level, plays an important role in the development and success of countries.

For countries, intelligence influences various aspects of societal progress, including economic growth, technological advancement, social cohesion, and global competitiveness.

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Studies and research may analyze IQ scores across different nations to make comparisons and draw conclusions about factors influencing intelligence levels, such as education systems, socioeconomic status, and access to resources.

One such report is the 'Intelligence of Nations' report by Richard Lynn and David Becker.

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According to the updated report, IQ scores vary from an average of 69 in sub-Saharan Africa to 105 in Northeast Asia.

Libya takes the lead with an intelligence quotient (IQ) of 90.92, marking the highest IQ on the continent.

Other African countries that have earned spots in the top-ten list of most intelligent nations include Mauritius (86.56), Tunisia (79.22), Sudan (78.87), and Seychelles (78.76).