- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:51 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Albert Einstein is considered one of the greatest and most influential physicists of all time. Best known for developing the Theory of Relativity, he was considered one of the world's most brilliant minds. Einstein never took an IQ (Intelligence quotient) test. However, based on his records, researchers estimate his score to be around 160.
But even if Albert Einstein's IQ is considered to be 160, our younger generation has been shown to have even higher IQs than the physicist Albert Einstein. With this in mind, today we'll tell you about five young people whose IQs far exceed this mark, including Indian children. So, read the full story to learn about their names and their IQs.
What Is IQ?
IQ, or intelligence quotient, is a score from a standardized test developed by Alfred Binet that measures thinking abilities such as reasoning, problem-solving, and memory. It is used to compare a person's intelligence to others of their age. 100 is the average, and scores typically range between 85 and 115 (average). It was originally calculated by dividing mental age by chronological age (multiplied by 100), but is now determined through modern tests that compare results to a larger population.
While useful for education and recruitment, IQ tests measure specific cognitive skills and do not capture the full spectrum of human intelligence, such as creativity or emotional intelligence.
To gain a clearer understanding, let’s take a look at a table showcasing the distribution of IQ scores:
IQ Range | Classification |
|---|---|
| Less than 70 | Extremely Low |
| 70 – 84 | Borderline Intellectual Functioning |
| 85 – 114 | Average |
| 115 – 129 | Above Average |
| 130 – 144 | Gifted |
| 145 – 159 | Genius |
| 160 and above | Extraordinary Genius |
Young Geniuses Who Surpassed Albert Einstein's IQ
The following brilliant young minds have registered IQ scores higher than Albert Einstein's estimated IQ of 160.
1. Rishi Shiva Prasanna
Rishi Shiva Prasanna is an eight-year-old genius from Bengaluru with an IQ of 180, higher than Einstein's estimated IQ. Prasanna has become a master of coding and one of the youngest Google-certified Android developers. Recently, he was awarded the Prime Minister's National Child Award 2023 by President Draupadi Murmu for creating three apps for the Android App Store. His dream is to become a scientist and contribute to society and the country.
2. Yusuf Shah
Yusuf Shah, a resident of Moortown, Leeds (England), achieved an impressive score of 162 on the MENSA IQ test in November 2022, two points higher than both Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking. Shah was in sixth grade at the time. This young math wizard aspires to attend one of the UK's most prestigious institutions, Cambridge or Oxford University, in the future.
3. Barnaby Swinburne
Barnaby Swinburne, a resident of Bristol, England, took an IQ test in late December 2021 when he was 12 years old and scored a whopping 162. This achievement instantly made him one of the smartest children in the world. According to reports, Swinburne is passionate about math, chemistry, and the stock market, and wants to pursue a career as a programmer. He also enjoys playing various sports in his spare time.
4. Adhara Perez
Adhara Perez, a resident of Mexico City, made international headlines in November 2019 when she achieved an IQ score of 162 at the age of 8. At the age of 3, Perez was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a condition on the autism spectrum that affected her social interactions. Because of her difficulties, she was teased at school, leading to severe depression. Recognizing her extraordinary intelligence at home, her mother sought therapy and adjusted her education plan, which led to her extremely high IQ.
5. Anala Beavers
Anala Beavers, now almost 14 years old, became the youngest member of the Mensa Society in 2011 at the age of 4. Anala Beavers, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, scored over 145 on a standard IQ test.
According to reports, this little genius could recognize and name letters of the alphabet by the age of 10 months, recite numbers in English and Spanish by the age of 18, and name every US state and its capital by the age of 5.
