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    Global Average IB Score

    Last updated: January 22, 2026

    30.3

    points

    The global average IB Diploma score is approximately 30.3 out of 45 points. The pass rate is around 80%, and roughly 200,000 students worldwide take IB exams annually. Scores of 38+ are generally considered excellent.

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    Source: IBO

    Why This Average Exists

    The IB score is a standardized global benchmark for academic achievement at the secondary level, used by universities worldwide for admissions decisions.

    Factors That Affect Global Average IB Score

    • School quality
    • Student preparation
    • Subject selection
    • Teacher training
    • Regional education standards
    • Socioeconomic background

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    Methodology & Data Sources

    The data presented on this page is compiled from publicly available datasets published by international organizations including the World Bank, World Health Organization (WHO), International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations, NASA, and national statistical agencies.

    Global averages are calculated using population-weighted or arithmetic means depending on the metric. Country-level data reflects the most recent available figures, typically from 2024–2024. Where gaps exist, the latest available data point is used.

    All figures are subject to revision as source organizations update their datasets. For the most authoritative data, we encourage consulting the original sources linked in the table above.

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