Average IQ by Personality Type
How do the 16 MBTI personality types compare on cognitive assessments? Explore average IQ scores based on published research data.
Group Averages
Average IQ across the four MBTI temperament groups
| Rank | Type | Avg IQ | Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 🔬INTP | 115 | Analysts | |
| #2 | 🧠INTJ | 113 | Analysts | |
| #3 | 👑ENTJ | 112 | Analysts | |
| #4 | ⚡ENTP | 110 | Analysts | |
| #5 | 🔮INFJ | 109 | Diplomats | |
| #6 | 🌸INFP | 107 | Diplomats | |
| #7 | 🌟ENFJ | 106 | Diplomats | |
| #8 | 🎭ENFP | 105 | Diplomats | |
| #9 | 🔧ISTP | 105 | Explorers | |
| #10 | 📋ISTJ | 104 | Sentinels | |
| #11 | ⚖️ESTJ | 103 | Sentinels | |
| #12 | 🏄ESTP | 102 | Explorers | |
| #13 | 🛡️ISFJ | 101 | Sentinels | |
| #14 | 🤗ESFJ | 100 | Sentinels | |
| #15 | 🎨ISFP | 99 | Explorers | |
| #16 | 🎉ESFP | 98 | Explorers |
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Important Disclaimer
IQ varies greatly within each personality type. These are statistical averages from published research, not individual predictions. A person of any MBTI type can score at any point on the IQ spectrum.
Traditional IQ tests measure a narrow set of cognitive abilities (logical reasoning, pattern recognition, verbal comprehension) and do not capture social intelligence, creativity, emotional intelligence, practical wisdom, or many other forms of cognitive ability that are crucial for real-world success. These data are provided for educational and informational purposes only.
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