Are Enneagram type Fives more likely to be introverts or extraverts?

Blueprint | November 7, 2023

Are Enneagram type Fives more likely to be introverts or extraverts?

5s tend to be the most introverted social types in the Enneagram, with fully nine-tenths of them introverts.

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Introverted 5s

More Common: 90%

Classic introverts who prefer to be alone to focus on their interests and hobbies
Personal energy is an important asset that they work hard to avoid depleting
If they’re attending social events, they’ll want a clear understanding of the schedule
Enjoy being on the periphery, observing or talking to a few people
Never want to be put on the spot or pushed to participate

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Extraverted 5s

Less Common: 10%

Tend to have a dominant Social instinct and may resemble Ones, Sevens, or Eights
Use their knowledge and skills to educate others in their sphere
Energized by acting as gurus who improve circumstances for their community
Love debating philosophical or abstract ideas
May come across as very opinionated & intense

For reference, here’s how 5s stack up to all the other types:

Chart comparing introversion/extraversion ratios for different Enneagram types. Type 8: 22% introverts, 78% extraverts. Type 9: 71% introverts, 29% extraverts. Type 1: 73% introverts, 26% extraverts. Type 2: 44% introverts, 56% extraverts. Type 3: 24% introverts, 76% extraverts. Type 4: 78% introverts, 22% extraverts. Type 5: 90% introverts, 10% extraverts. Type 6: 52% introverts, 48% extraverts. Type 7: 12% introverts, 88% extraverts.