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: 99.6 to 102.6
Validated / All N
452 / 1,127
Validation rate: 40.1%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 81.5
p50: 102.5
p90: 122.1
Avg time
42:23
Last updated
2026-03-04
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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) | 104.2 | 101.8 to 106.6 | 185 |
| Youth (12-18) | 100.3 | 97 to 103.6 | 91 |
| Adult (36-65) | 98.8 | 96.6 to 101 | 160 |
| Senior (66-100) | 89.2 | 83.2 to 95.2 | 16 |
Average IQ in Canada by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102.4 | 100.1 to 104.7 | 228 |
| Female | 99.5 | 97.6 to 101.4 | 224 |
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 | 101.9 | 99.3 to 104.5 | 143 |
| Primary or Secondary | 99.2 | 96 to 102.4 | 116 |
| Master degree | 104.2 | 100.8 to 107.6 | 78 |
| Post Secondary | 99.7 | 95.8 to 103.6 | 59 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 100.3 | 95.5 to 105.1 | 48 |
| Doctorate | 102.1 | 90.6 to 113.6 | 8 |
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 | 105.4 | 100.3 to 110.5 | 32 |
| 2 | Economics | 103.9 | 96.6 to 111.2 | 30 |
| 3 | Business | 101.2 | 97.8 to 104.6 | 34 |
| 4 | Engineering and Technology | 101 | 95.3 to 106.7 | 37 |
| 5 | Medicine and Health | 101 | 95.2 to 106.8 | 25 |
| 6 | No diploma | 100.3 | 97.5 to 103.1 | 140 |
| 7 | Languages and Literature | 98.3 | 93.3 to 103.3 | 28 |
Data last updated: 2026-03-04 (latest test submission).
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