Average IQ in China
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
106.5
95% CI: 106.1 to 106.9
Validated / All N
5,976 / 16,946
Validation rate: 35.3%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 90.2
p50: 109.2
p90: 126.6
Avg time
53:35
Last updated
2026-06-18
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IQ distribution in China (p10-p90)
China
85100115
IQ score
IQ breakdowns in China by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in China 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) | 108.8 | 108.3 to 109.3 | 3,354 |
| Youth (12-18) | 104.9 | 104.3 to 105.5 | 1,947 |
| Adult (36-65) | 104.9 | 103.8 to 106 | 648 |
| Senior (66-100) | 103 | 95.7 to 110.3 | 27 |
Average IQ in China by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 108.3 | 107.9 to 108.7 | 3,895 |
| Female | 104.7 | 104.1 to 105.3 | 2,080 |
Average IQ in China by education level
Education table (largest samples)
| Education level | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 108 | 107.5 to 108.5 | 2,312 |
| Primary or Secondary | 105.1 | 104.3 to 105.9 | 1,318 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 104.3 | 103.4 to 105.2 | 952 |
| Post Secondary | 104.5 | 103.5 to 105.5 | 822 |
| Master degree | 111.4 | 110.4 to 112.4 | 459 |
| Doctorate | 110.2 | 107.7 to 112.7 | 113 |
Average IQ in China by study area
Note: groups with N<20 are hidden by default.
Top study areas in China (N >= 20)
| Rank | Study area | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chemistry | 109.7 | 107.3 to 112.1 | 139 |
| 2 | Physics | 109.7 | 107.4 to 112 | 166 |
| 3 | Computer Science | 109.3 | 108.4 to 110.2 | 701 |
| 4 | Engineering and Technology | 108.9 | 108 to 109.8 | 717 |
| 5 | Mathematics | 108.8 | 106.4 to 111.2 | 175 |
| 6 | Biology | 108.6 | 106.8 to 110.4 | 132 |
| 7 | Theology | 108.6 | 105 to 112.2 | 46 |
| 8 | Philosophy | 108 | 104.1 to 111.9 | 70 |
| 9 | Earth Science | 107.9 | 102 to 113.8 | 27 |
| 10 | Political Science | 107.5 | 102.7 to 112.3 | 21 |
| 11 | Law | 107.4 | 104.5 to 110.3 | 87 |
| 12 | Geography | 106.7 | 103.6 to 109.8 | 43 |
| 13 | Sociology | 106.7 | 103.8 to 109.6 | 59 |
| 14 | Medicine and Health | 106.3 | 104.7 to 107.9 | 207 |
| 15 | No diploma | 105.7 | 105.1 to 106.3 | 1,901 |
| 16 | Anthropology | 105.3 | 99.5 to 111.1 | 23 |
| 17 | Visual Arts | 104.9 | 103.2 to 106.6 | 284 |
| 18 | Economics | 104.6 | 103.2 to 106 | 344 |
| 19 | Psychology | 104.6 | 100.5 to 108.7 | 62 |
| 20 | Business | 104.2 | 102.1 to 106.3 | 197 |
| 21 | Languages and Literature | 103.8 | 102.3 to 105.3 | 281 |
| 22 | History | 102.1 | 98.8 to 105.4 | 77 |
| 23 | Performing Arts | 101.8 | 99 to 104.6 | 96 |
| 24 | Social Work | 101.3 | 98.9 to 103.7 | 108 |
Data last updated: 2026-06-18 (latest test submission).
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