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: 99.6 to 102.8
Validated / All N
419 / 1,091
Validation rate: 38.4%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 81.1
p50: 102.8
p90: 122.5
Avg time
42:33
Last updated
2026-02-06
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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) | 104.1 | 101.5 to 106.7 | 175 |
| Youth (12-18) | 101 | 97.6 to 104.4 | 80 |
| Adult (36-65) | 98.8 | 96.5 to 101.1 | 149 |
| Senior (66-100) | 89.1 | 82.7 to 95.5 | 15 |
Average IQ in Canada by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102.7 | 100.3 to 105.1 | 212 |
| Female | 99.4 | 97.4 to 101.4 | 207 |
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 | 101.8 | 99.1 to 104.5 | 133 |
| Primary or Secondary | 99.8 | 96.4 to 103.2 | 104 |
| Master degree | 104.1 | 100.4 to 107.8 | 72 |
| Post Secondary | 99.2 | 95 to 103.4 | 57 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 100.4 | 95.8 to 105 | 46 |
| Doctorate | 102.5 | 89.8 to 115.2 | 7 |
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 | 104.5 | 100.3 to 108.7 | 28 |
| 2 | Economics | 104 | 96.7 to 111.3 | 30 |
| 3 | Medicine and Health | 101.6 | 96.1 to 107.1 | 24 |
| 4 | Business | 101.3 | 97.4 to 105.2 | 29 |
| 5 | No diploma | 100.9 | 98 to 103.8 | 127 |
| 6 | Engineering and Technology | 100 | 94.9 to 105.1 | 37 |
| 7 | Languages and Literature | 97.5 | 92.2 to 102.8 | 24 |
Data last updated: 2026-02-06 (latest test submission).
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