Why Japan?
Genetic Factors: Research suggests genetic predispositions play the main role in the intelligence levels observed.1
Education: Success in Japan's educational system is strongly influenced by the high intelligence of its populace, as supported by recent genetic research.2
Economy: Japan's culture of hard work, combined with high intelligence, leads to the creation of better and higher-quality products, significantly contributing to the economy.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.
- Magnier-Watanabe, R., Benton, C., Orsini, P., & Uchida, T. (2023). Predictors of subjective wellbeing at work for regular employees in Japan. International Journal of Wellbeing, 13(1), 36-58. https://doi.org/10.5502/ijw.v13i1.2177.
FAQ
- What is Average IQ Japan?
- Average IQ in Japan is 106.5. Japan has the highest average IQ in the world.