By Archisha Yadav | October 23, 2024
Based on World Population Review, here is a list of the top 10 countries with the lowest average IQ scores as of 2024.
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Nepal has the lowest average IQ of 42.99, largely due to poverty, lack of proper nutrition, under-resourced schools, & political instability affecting education & cognitive development.
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With an average IQ of 45.07, Liberia faces challenges from civil war, poverty, and malnutrition, which disrupt access to quality education and healthcare for cognitive growth.
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Sierra Leone’s average IQ of 45.07 results from civil war, Ebola, and poverty, which lead to limited access to education, malnutrition, and healthcare disruptions.
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Guatemala has an average IQ of 47.72, hindered by poverty, malnutrition, and lack of education resources, especially in rural areas, where schools are often underfunded.
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The Gambia’s average IQ of 52.98 is affected by poverty, malnutrition, and an underfunded education system, with cultural views sometimes deprioritizing formal schooling.
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With an average IQ of 52.69, Nicaragua suffers from poverty and unemployment, leading children to work instead of attending poorly resourced schools, especially in rural areas.
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Guinea has an average IQ of 53.48 due to poverty, malnutrition, and an underdeveloped education system, alongside cultural factors that affect access to formal schooling.
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Ghana’s average IQ of 58.16 is influenced by poverty and disparities between urban and rural education systems, despite improvements in schooling resources in recent years.
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Ivory Coast has an average IQ of 58.16. Widespread poverty, malnutrition, and underfunded schools, especially in rural areas, contribute to its low IQ.
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South Sudan’s average IQ of 58.16 stems from ongoing conflict, poverty, and lack of access to education and healthcare, all of which severely impact cognitive development.
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