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
101.1
95% CI: 99.8 to 102.4
Validated / All N
571 / 1,445
Validation rate: 39.5%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 82.1
p50: 102.3
p90: 121.6
Avg time
42:34
Last updated
2026-06-18
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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) | 104.6 | 102.6 to 106.6 | 230 |
| Youth (12-18) | 99.6 | 96.8 to 102.4 | 121 |
| Adult (36-65) | 98.6 | 96.7 to 100.5 | 193 |
| Senior (66-100) | 89.5 | 85.3 to 93.7 | 27 |
Average IQ in Canada by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102.5 | 100.5 to 104.5 | 293 |
| Female | 99.2 | 97.5 to 100.9 | 278 |
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 | 101.5 | 99.3 to 103.7 | 168 |
| Primary or Secondary | 99.3 | 96.7 to 101.9 | 153 |
| Master degree | 105 | 101.9 to 108.1 | 89 |
| Post Secondary | 100.1 | 97.2 to 103 | 82 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 99.9 | 96.6 to 103.2 | 65 |
| Doctorate | 102.7 | 92.9 to 112.5 | 14 |
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 | 105.6 | 101.1 to 110.1 | 38 |
| 2 | Economics | 103.2 | 97.8 to 108.6 | 33 |
| 3 | Engineering and Technology | 101.5 | 96.2 to 106.8 | 44 |
| 4 | Visual Arts | 101.5 | 97.2 to 105.8 | 23 |
| 5 | Business | 101.2 | 98.5 to 103.9 | 40 |
| 6 | Medicine and Health | 100.8 | 95.4 to 106.2 | 32 |
| 7 | No diploma | 100.3 | 97.9 to 102.7 | 183 |
| 8 | Languages and Literature | 98.4 | 93.7 to 103.1 | 31 |
Data last updated: 2026-06-18 (latest test submission).
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