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

Blueprint | November 3, 2023

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

7s tend to be one of the most extraverted social types in the Enneagram, with nearly nine-tenths of them extraverts.

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Introverted 7s

Less Common: 12%

Tend to have a dominant Social instinct and may resemble Ones or Twos
Tend to be more individualistic or quiet in their search for novelty
May think a lot about acting in line with their values
Highly intellectual; more comfortable connecting on interests and ideas
More organized, planning-oriented, and other-focused

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Extraverted 7s

More Common: 88%

The most noticeably extroverted type
Radiates endless energy and enthusiasm, often with big arm movements, wide smiles, loud laughter
Frequent storytelling; often find themselves as the center of attention
May dread the end of events and push to keep them going
Adrenaline junkies; seek stimulation by interacting with others

For reference, here’s how 7s 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.