Average IQ in Canada
Based on the UniversalIQTest.com online dataset (Validated / All results)
These are averages from self-selected participants in the UniversalIQTest.com online test (not population IQ).
Use N and 95% CI when comparing; avoid causal conclusions.
See Methodology & limits.
Mean IQ
101.2
95% CI: 99.9 to 102.5
Validated / All N
528 / 1,278
Validation rate: 41.3%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 82
p50: 102.4
p90: 121.8
Avg time
42:18
Last updated
2026-05-07
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IQ distribution in Canada (p10-p90)
Canada
85100115
IQ score
IQ breakdowns in Canada by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in Canada by age group
Small sample: at least one group has N<50 (estimates are unstable).
Age group table
| Age group | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Adult (19-35) | 104.5 | 102.4 to 106.6 | 210 |
| Youth (12-18) | 100.2 | 97.4 to 103 | 115 |
| Adult (36-65) | 98.7 | 96.7 to 100.7 | 180 |
| Senior (66-100) | 89.9 | 85.7 to 94.1 | 23 |
Average IQ in Canada by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102.5 | 100.5 to 104.5 | 267 |
| Female | 99.4 | 97.7 to 101.1 | 261 |
Average IQ in Canada by education level
Small sample: at least one group has N<50 (estimates are unstable).
Education table (largest samples)
| Education level | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 101.6 | 99.3 to 103.9 | 156 |
| Primary or Secondary | 99.7 | 97 to 102.4 | 143 |
| Master degree | 104.7 | 101.7 to 107.7 | 86 |
| Post Secondary | 100.6 | 97.4 to 103.8 | 73 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 99.8 | 96.2 to 103.4 | 60 |
| Doctorate | 100.6 | 90.9 to 110.3 | 10 |
Average IQ in Canada by study area
Note: groups with N<20 are hidden by default.
Top study areas in Canada (N >= 20)
| Rank | Study area | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science | 105.7 | 101 to 110.4 | 37 |
| 2 | Economics | 103.6 | 97.7 to 109.5 | 32 |
| 3 | Visual Arts | 102.1 | 97.9 to 106.3 | 21 |
| 4 | Business | 101.2 | 98.4 to 104 | 38 |
| 5 | Engineering and Technology | 100.8 | 95.5 to 106.1 | 39 |
| 6 | Medicine and Health | 100.6 | 95.2 to 106 | 29 |
| 7 | No diploma | 100.5 | 98.1 to 102.9 | 170 |
| 8 | Languages and Literature | 98.5 | 93.8 to 103.2 | 31 |
Data last updated: 2026-05-07 (latest test submission).
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