Nov 2, 2024, 04:51 PM IST

8 countries with lowest IQ in world

Varnika Srivastava

Nepal's average IQ of 42.99 is mainly affected by poverty, poor nutrition, and under-resourced schools.

Liberia's average IQ of 45.07 is affected by prolonged civil war and political instability, disrupting education and healthcare access.

Sierra Leone’s average IQ of 45.07 is impacted by civil war, Ebola, and poverty, limiting access to education and healthcare.

Guatemala's average IQ of 47.72 is impacted by poverty, malnutrition, and underfunded rural schools.

The Gambia's average IQ of 52.98 is affected by poverty, malnutrition, an underfunded education system, and cultural views that sometimes deprioritize schooling.

Nicaragua's average IQ of 52.69 is impacted by poverty, unemployment, and children working instead of attending poorly resourced rural schools.

Guinea’s average IQ of 53.48 is impacted by poverty, malnutrition, an underdeveloped education system, and cultural barriers to schooling.

Ghana's average IQ of 58.16 is influenced by poverty and disparities in urban and rural education, with many schools lacking resources.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports