Introduction
IB Economics HL assesses students’ understanding of microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics, and development economics. Being familiar with grade boundaries helps students prioritize preparation and aim for higher marks.
This guide shows the IB Economics HL 2025 grade boundaries (Timezone 2) for Internal Assessment, Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3, and final overall grades.
Quick Start Checklist
- ✅ Review grade boundaries for all assessments.
- ✅ Practice past papers under timed conditions.
- ✅ Incorporate diagrams and real-world examples in essays.
- ✅ Use structured answers for clarity.
- ✅ Focus on quantitative techniques for Paper 3.
IB Economics HL Grade Boundaries 2025 (Timezone 2)
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 Top Performance
- Internal Assessment: Select current, relevant case studies and integrate economic theory.
- Paper 1: Provide concise, data-driven answers with diagrams where possible.
- Paper 2: Plan essays carefully; link arguments to real-world examples.
- Paper 3: Show all working for quantitative problems and double-check calculations.
