Lebanese Ranked the Smartest in the Arab World for 2026
A new international ranking highlights Lebanon’s lead in average IQ across the Arab region.
Enmaeya News
January 14, 2026, 07:40 AM
The Lebanese flag waves over the Beirut skyline
LEBANON - Lebanon ranked first among Arab countries in the 2026 average IQ classification published by the International IQ Test website, achieving a score of 99.13 points. This notable result reflects the high educational and cognitive level of the Lebanese population.
Globally, Lebanon placed 41st worldwide, ranking ahead of many countries.
South Korea ranked first globally with an average IQ of 106.97, followed by China in second place with 106.48, and Japan in third with 106.30.
