Average IQ in China
Based on the UniversalIQTest.com online dataset (Passed quality checks / All results)
The average IQ in China is 106.5 in our dataset of 7,228 test results. See the full distribution, confidence interval, and how China compares worldwide.
These are averages from self-selected participants in the UniversalIQTest.com online test (not population IQ).
Use N and Approx. interval when comparing; avoid causal conclusions.
The displayed group score converts the group’s average percentile rank in the selected dataset view to an IQ-style scale (100, standard deviation 15). It is not the arithmetic mean of individual IQ scores.
Intervals use an approximate spread estimated from the interquartile range and sample size. They are indicative uncertainty ranges around the transformed group score, not validated confidence intervals for a population mean.
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IQ distribution in China (p10-p90)
IQ breakdowns in China by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in China by age group
| Age group | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Adult (19-35) | 108.8 | 108.4–109.2 | 4,004 |
| Youth (12-18) | 105 | 104.5–105.5 | 2,429 |
| Adult (36-65) | 104.9 | 103.9–105.9 | 760 |
| Senior (66-100) | 102.9 | 96.7–109.1 | 35 |
Average IQ in China by gender
| Gender | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 108.3 | 107.9–108.7 | 4,670 |
| Female | 104.7 | 104.2–105.2 | 2,535 |
Average IQ in China by education level
| Education level | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 107.8 | 107.3–108.3 | 2,786 |
| Primary or Secondary | 105.2 | 104.5–105.9 | 1,593 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 104.4 | 103.5–105.3 | 1,116 |
| Post Secondary | 104.6 | 103.7–105.5 | 1,007 |
| Master degree | 111.2 | 110.3–112.1 | 558 |
| Doctorate | 110.2 | 108.1–112.3 | 136 |
Average IQ in China by study area
| Rank | Study area | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physics | 110.1 | 108.1–112.1 | 197 |
| 2 | Computer Science | 109.2 | 108.3–110.1 | 824 |
| 3 | Chemistry | 109.1 | 106.9–111.3 | 163 |
| 4 | Engineering and Technology | 109.1 | 108.3–109.9 | 886 |
| 5 | Mathematics | 108.8 | 106.8–110.8 | 217 |
| 6 | Biology | 108.1 | 106.2–110 | 150 |
| 7 | Law | 107.5 | 105–110 | 99 |
| 8 | Theology | 107.5 | 104.5–110.5 | 55 |
| 9 | Philosophy | 107.4 | 104.1–110.7 | 83 |
| 10 | Earth Science | 107 | 101.8–112.2 | 32 |
| 11 | Political Science | 106.4 | 102.6–110.2 | 30 |
| 12 | Sociology | 106.4 | 103.7–109.1 | 71 |
| 13 | Geography | 106.1 | 103.1–109.1 | 50 |
| 14 | Medicine and Health | 106.1 | 104.5–107.7 | 238 |
| 15 | No diploma | 105.7 | 105.1–106.3 | 2,323 |
| 16 | Visual Arts | 104.9 | 103.4–106.4 | 346 |
| 17 | Business | 104.7 | 102.9–106.5 | 237 |
| 18 | Economics | 104.7 | 103.4–106 | 396 |
| 19 | Anthropology | 104.4 | 99–109.8 | 28 |
| 20 | Psychology | 104.2 | 100.6–107.8 | 77 |
| 21 | Languages and Literature | 103.8 | 102.5–105.1 | 351 |
| 22 | History | 102.5 | 99.6–105.4 | 91 |
| 23 | Performing Arts | 102.3 | 99.8–104.8 | 116 |
| 24 | Social Work | 101.1 | 99–103.2 | 121 |
Average IQ in China: frequently asked questions
- What is the average IQ in China?
- Our dataset shows an average of 106.5 IQ-style points for China, based on 7,228 results (Approx. interval 106.2–106.8, median 109.4).
- How many people from China took the test?
- 20,624 results from China are included in our dataset, of which 7,228 pass our internal validation checks for timing, completion and consistency.
- Is this the same as the average IQ of the population?
- These are averages from self-selected participants in the UniversalIQTest.com online test (not population IQ).
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