Why Singapore?
Genetic Factors: Big portion of the high average IQ score of Singapore can be attributed to genetics, as highlighted in recent studies.1
Education System: The country's world-class education system is a key factor in nurturing its intellectual prowess.2
Innovation and Economy: Singapore's focus on innovation and technology significantly contributes to its economic strength and intellectual stature.3
References
- Plomin, R., von Stumm, S. The new genetics of intelligence. Nat Rev Genet 19, 148–159 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrg.2017.104.
- Okbay, A., Wu, Y., Wang, N. et al. Polygenic prediction of educational attainment within and between families from genome-wide association analyses in 3 million individuals. Nat Genet 54, 437–449 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41588-022-01016-z.
- McGilvray, A. (2016). Singapore: The brain-gain game. Nature, 537(S16–S17). https://doi.org/10.1038/537S16a.
- What is Average IQ Singapore?
- Average IQ in Singapore is 105.9. Singapore ranks 3th in the list of the world's smartest countries in 2023 and 2024.