Average EQ by Personality Type
How do the 16 MBTI personality types compare on emotional intelligence? Explore average EQ scores based on published research data.
Group Averages
Average EQ across the four MBTI temperament groups
| Rank | Type | Avg EQ | Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 🌟ENFJ | 89 | Diplomats | |
| #2 | 🤗ESFJ | 86 | Sentinels | |
| #3 | 🎭ENFP | 84 | Diplomats | |
| #4 | 🔮INFJ | 83 | Diplomats | |
| #5 | 🎉ESFP | 81 | Explorers | |
| #6 | 🛡️ISFJ | 80 | Sentinels | |
| #7 | 🌸INFP | 78 | Diplomats | |
| #8 | 🏄ESTP | 76 | Explorers | |
| #9 | ⚖️ESTJ | 74 | Sentinels | |
| #10 | 🎨ISFP | 73 | Explorers | |
| #11 | 👑ENTJ | 72 | Analysts | |
| #12 | 🔧ISTP | 69 | Explorers | |
| #13 | ⚡ENTP | 68 | Analysts | |
| #14 | 📋ISTJ | 67 | Sentinels | |
| #15 | 🧠INTJ | 64 | Analysts | |
| #16 | 🔬INTP | 61 | Analysts |
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Important Disclaimer
EQ varies greatly within each personality type. These are statistical averages from published research, not individual predictions. A person of any MBTI type can score at any point on the EQ spectrum.
Emotional intelligence is a multidimensional construct encompassing self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Unlike IQ, EQ is highly trainable and can change significantly throughout a person's lifetime. These data are provided for educational and informational purposes only.
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