Brief
Canada ranks 10th in 2026 Global Intelligence Ranking
The TradingPlatforms report puts Canada ahead of the United States and several Scandinavian nations.
By Felo News Desk · Published
According to a new report from financial‑comparison site TradingPlatforms, Canada is the world’s 10th‑most "smart" country in the 2026 Global Intelligence Ranking, which blends education, scientific research and problem‑solving data.
What happened
The ranking, released on 2 October 2026, evaluated 80 nations using the OECD’s 2025 PISA results, high‑quality research output and national average IQ. Canada earned a Smartness Score of 59.36, placing it behind Singapore (87.13), Switzerland (80.18) and South Korea (68.25). Its PISA scores were strong, it ranked sixth in total scientific publications and 18th when adjusted for population.
What the reports add
TradingPlatforms noted that the United States fell to 18th place with a score of 53.88, trailing Canada in all three measured categories. In the IQ‑based sub‑ranking, Canada was 11th with an average of 102.09, while the U.S. was 14th at 101.04.
What was said
The report states, "This strongly coincides with well‑developed education systems that place a strong emphasis on academic achievement, mathematics, and science," echoing researcher James Flynn’s findings on the link between schooling, nutrition and cognitive gains.
Key facts
- Canada placed 10th in the 2026 Global Intelligence Ranking with a Smartness Score of 59.36. (dailyhive.com)
- The ranking combines OECD 2025 PISA scores, scientific publication output and average national IQ. (dailyhive.com)
- Canada ranked sixth in total high‑quality scientific publications and 18th when adjusted for population. (dailyhive.com)
- The United States ranked 18th overall with a score of 53.88. (dailyhive.com)
- Canada was 11th in average IQ (102.09) while the U.S. was 14th (101.04). (dailyhive.com)
Sources
- [1] dailyhive.com — originally reported as “Canada is way smarter than the U. S. , according to new report | Daily Hive | National”
