Individuals falling in the category of “intellectually gifted” have IQ above ______.

130

Individuals falling in the category of "intellectually gifted" have an IQ above 130. This is the standard definition of intellectual giftedness, and it is based on the fact that only about 2% of the population has an IQ above 130.

Classification of People on the Basis of IQ

 IQ Range                   Descriptive Label                    Per cent in the Population

Above 130                    Very superior                                     2.2

120 – 130                       Superior                                         6.7

110 – 119                      High average                                   16.1

90 – 109                        Average                                         50.0

80 – 89                            Low average                                16.1

70 – 79                          Borderline                                      6.7

Below 70                        Intellectually disabled                       2.2