Human intelligence is often measured using IQ, or Intelligence Quotient, tests. While most people score between 85 and 115, some exceptional individuals achieve scores far beyond this range. These rare geniuses show extraordinary abilities in thinking, problem-solving and creativity. In this article, we look at the top-10 people with the highest recorded IQs and the amazing talents that make them stand out in the world.
The idea of the IQ test goes back to the early 1900s, when French psychologist, Alfred Binet created it. At first, the test was not meant to label people as ”smart” or ”not smart.” Instead, it was designed to help find students who might need extra help in school.
Over time, the IQ test became a way to measure overall thinking ability. It can now be used to understand how well people can solve problems, learn new things and think logically.
IQ scores are set so that the average score is 100.
One of the most exclusive high-IQ groups is the Giga Society. To join, you need an IQ of 190 or higher – something only a handful of people in the world have achieved.
YoungHoon Kim, from South Korea, has the highest recorded IQ in the world. He works in psychology, neuroscience and linguistics and has made important discoveries in all these areas. The list followed by Terence Tao, Marilyn vos Savant and Christopher Hirata.
Here are the names of top-10 people with the highest IQ:
| Rank | Name | IQ Score | Nationality | Field(s) of Expertise |
| 1. | YoungHoon Kim | 276 | South Korea | Psychology, Neuroscience, Linguistics |
| 2. | Terence Tao | 230 | Australian-American | Mathematics |
| 3. | Marilyn vos Savant | 228 | American | Authorship, Logic, Philosophy |
| 4. | Christopher | 225 | Japanese-American | Astrophysics |
| 5. | Evangelos Katsioulis | 200 | American | Medicine, Genetics |
| 6. | Christopher Harding | 198 | Greek | Psychiatry, Philosophy |
| 7. | Sho Yano | 197 | Australian | Philosopyhy |
| 8. | Christopher Langan | 195 | American | Cognitive Science, Philosophy |
| 9. | Rick Rosner | 192 | American | Television, Writing |
| 10. | Garry Kasparov | 190 | Russian | Chess, Politics |
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