Introduction
IB Economics HL evaluates students on microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics, and development economics, plus a written Internal Assessment. Knowing grade boundaries is essential for setting realistic goals and prioritizing exam preparation.
This guide shows IB Economics HL 2025 grade boundaries for Timezone 0 for Internal Assessment, Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3, and final overall grades.
Quick Reference Checklist
- ✅ Familiarize yourself with mark ranges for each assessment.
- ✅ Practice exam-style questions for Papers 1–3.
- ✅ Draw and label diagrams accurately.
- ✅ Use real-world examples to support answers.
- ✅ Manage exam time effectively.
IB Economics HL Grade Boundaries 2025 (Timezone 0)
Internal Assessment (out of 45)
- Grade 7: 37–45
- Grade 6: 32–36
- Grade 5: 26–31
- Grade 4: 21–25
- Grade 3: 13–20
- Grade 2: 7–12
- Grade 1: 0–6
Paper 1 (out of 25)
- Grade 7: 19–25
- Grade 6: 15–18
- Grade 5: 12–14
- Grade 4: 8–11
- Grade 3: 6–7
- Grade 2: 3–5
- Grade 1: 0–2
Paper 3 (out of 60)
- Grade 7: 46–60
- Grade 6: 38–45
- Grade 5: 30–37
- Grade 4: 22–29
- Grade 3: 15–21
- Grade 2: 8–14
- Grade 1: 0–7
Paper 2 (out of 40)
- Grade 7: 33–40
- Grade 6: 27–32
- Grade 5: 22–26
- Grade 4: 16–21
- Grade 3: 12–15
- Grade 2: 6–11
- Grade 1: 0–5
Final IB Economics HL Grade Boundaries (out of 100)
- Grade 7: 78–100
- Grade 6: 64–77
- Grade 5: 51–63
- Grade 4: 37–50
- Grade 3: 26–36
- Grade 2: 13–25
- Grade 1: 0–12
Tips for Maximizing HL Grades
- Internal Assessment: Choose a well-defined case study; apply theory and include evaluation.
- Paper 1: Answer all multiple-choice questions carefully; show working for diagrams.
- Paper 2: Use examples, data, and evaluations in essays for higher marks.
- Paper 3: Focus on quantitative analysis and calculations accurately.
- Time Management: Allocate exam time according to marks per section.
