LoL Rank Distribution: What Rank Is the Average Player?
Where does the average League player rank? See the full rank distribution from Iron to Challenger and learn what actually counts as good.
Almost every League player wonders where they really stand. The ranked ladder feels crowded at the bottom, so being Silver or Gold can feel average even though the numbers tell a different story. Here is the real rank distribution and what it means for you.
The full rank distribution
These figures are approximate and shift each season, but the shape stays the same year after year: most players are packed into the middle, and the top ranks are far rarer than they feel.
| Rank | Approx share of players |
|---|---|
| Iron | About 5 percent |
| Bronze | About 16 percent |
| Silver | About 20 percent |
| Gold | About 20 percent |
| Platinum | About 17 percent |
| Emerald | About 12 percent |
| Diamond | About 6 percent |
| Master and above | Under 1 percent |
What rank is average?
The true average sits around high Silver to low Gold. If you are Gold, you are already better than roughly half of all ranked players, even though it can feel like the middle of the pack.
Is Gold or Platinum good?
Yes. Reaching Platinum puts you above most of the player base, and Emerald and Diamond are genuinely strong. Do not let the crowded lower ladder convince you that these ranks are ordinary.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rank in League of Legends?
The average sits around high Silver to low Gold. Silver and Gold together hold roughly 40 percent of all ranked players, right in the centre of the distribution.
Is Gold a good rank in LoL?
Yes. Gold places you above about half of all ranked players. Platinum and above are clearly above average, and Diamond is reached by only a small percentage of players.