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
5,041 / 14,534
Validation rate: 34.7%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 90.3
p50: 109.2
p90: 126.6
Avg time
53:20
Last updated
2026-05-07
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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 | 2,794 |
| Youth (12-18) | 104.9 | 104.2 to 105.6 | 1,668 |
| Adult (36-65) | 104.9 | 103.8 to 106 | 555 |
| Senior (66-100) | 101.6 | 92.5 to 110.7 | 24 |
Average IQ in China by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 108.4 | 107.9 to 108.9 | 3,304 |
| Female | 104.5 | 103.9 to 105.1 | 1,736 |
Average IQ in China by education level
Education table (largest samples)
| Education level | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 108 | 107.4 to 108.6 | 1,933 |
| Primary or Secondary | 105 | 104.2 to 105.8 | 1,115 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 104.3 | 103.3 to 105.3 | 812 |
| Post Secondary | 104.6 | 103.5 to 105.7 | 710 |
| Master degree | 111.5 | 110.4 to 112.6 | 381 |
| Doctorate | 110.2 | 107.3 to 113.1 | 90 |
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 | 110.3 | 107.8 to 112.8 | 124 |
| 2 | Physics | 110 | 107.6 to 112.4 | 144 |
| 3 | Computer Science | 109.5 | 108.5 to 110.5 | 599 |
| 4 | Mathematics | 109.1 | 106.6 to 111.6 | 153 |
| 5 | Engineering and Technology | 108.8 | 107.7 to 109.9 | 595 |
| 6 | Earth Science | 108.4 | 101.9 to 114.9 | 22 |
| 7 | Philosophy | 108.2 | 104.4 to 112 | 60 |
| 8 | Theology | 108.2 | 104.6 to 111.8 | 40 |
| 9 | Law | 108 | 104.7 to 111.3 | 71 |
| 10 | Biology | 107.9 | 105.7 to 110.1 | 109 |
| 11 | Sociology | 107.1 | 103.4 to 110.8 | 47 |
| 12 | Geography | 106.7 | 102.9 to 110.5 | 35 |
| 13 | Medicine and Health | 105.7 | 103.8 to 107.6 | 166 |
| 14 | No diploma | 105.7 | 105 to 106.4 | 1,608 |
| 15 | Business | 104.5 | 102.3 to 106.7 | 167 |
| 16 | Economics | 104.5 | 103 to 106 | 296 |
| 17 | Visual Arts | 104.4 | 102.6 to 106.2 | 239 |
| 18 | Psychology | 104.3 | 99.7 to 108.9 | 49 |
| 19 | Languages and Literature | 103.8 | 102.1 to 105.5 | 240 |
| 20 | Anthropology | 103.7 | 97.1 to 110.3 | 20 |
| 21 | History | 102.4 | 99.5 to 105.3 | 61 |
| 22 | Performing Arts | 101.7 | 98.9 to 104.5 | 83 |
| 23 | Social Work | 101.6 | 99.1 to 104.1 | 84 |
Data last updated: 2026-05-07 (latest test submission).
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