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Is 146 a Good IQ Score?
What an IQ of 146 means, where it ranks, and what it reveals about cognitive ability.
Where IQ 146 sits on the scale
An IQ of 146 is higher than 100% of people
Fewer than 1 in 100 people score 146 or higher, closer to 1 in 1,000.
What an IQ of 146 means
An IQ of 146 sits in the top fraction of one percent, around 1 in 1,000 people. Problems that most people find genuinely hard tend to feel straightforward at this level. The trade-off is that ordinary school and work can feel slow or unchallenging.
IQ 146 in context
IQ 146 sits 46 points above the average of 100. Only about 1 in 1,000 people score 146 or higher, so it is genuinely rare.
Frequently asked questions
Is 146 a good IQ score?
Yes. An IQ of 146 is well above average and rare, scored by only about 1 in 1000 people. It is above the Mensa cut-off of 130. Most people at this level find school and standard work easy rather than challenging.
What percentile is an IQ of 146?
An IQ of 146 is at about the 100th percentile. In plain terms, you score higher than around 100 out of every 100 people. The average score is 100.
What jobs suit an IQ of 146?
Most demanding careers are well within reach. Doctors, lawyers, researchers, engineers and senior leaders often score in this range. Keep in mind that people vary widely within any job, so the score is a rough guide, not a rule.
Can you improve an IQ of 146?
A little. Scores this high are strongly shaped by genetics, so big jumps are unlikely. Good sleep, regular exercise and a clear head on the day all help, but expect small gains rather than large ones.
Careers that commonly score in this range
Famous people near IQ 146
Reported or estimated figures from third-party sources, none are clinically verified.
Emmanuel Macron
Estimated around 145, 1 point below 146
President of France, graduated from Sciences Po and the École Nationale d'Administration, one of France's most selective institutions. French academic press estimates his IQ at approximately 145 based on ENA admissions records.
Dolph Lundgren
Estimated around 150, 4 points above 146
Actor and chemical engineer, holds a master's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Sydney and was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to MIT. IQ reportedly assessed at 150–160 in published profiles.
Shakira
Estimated around 140, 6 points below 146
Colombian singer and global superstar, reportedly scored 140 on a formal IQ test, as cited in multiple biographical sources. She speaks five languages and studied philosophy alongside her music career.
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