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
5,489 / 15,699
Validation rate: 35.0%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 90.3
p50: 109.2
p90: 126.7
Avg time
53:20
Last updated
2026-05-24
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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 | 3,052 |
| Youth (12-18) | 105 | 104.4 to 105.6 | 1,812 |
| Adult (36-65) | 104.9 | 103.8 to 106 | 599 |
| Senior (66-100) | 102.5 | 94.5 to 110.5 | 26 |
Average IQ in China by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 108.4 | 107.9 to 108.9 | 3,566 |
| Female | 104.6 | 104 to 105.2 | 1,922 |
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 | 2,109 |
| Primary or Secondary | 105.1 | 104.3 to 105.9 | 1,216 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 104.4 | 103.4 to 105.4 | 883 |
| Post Secondary | 104.5 | 103.4 to 105.6 | 768 |
| Master degree | 111.7 | 110.7 to 112.7 | 413 |
| Doctorate | 110.1 | 107.3 to 112.9 | 100 |
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 | 110.1 | 107.7 to 112.5 | 133 |
| 2 | Physics | 109.9 | 107.6 to 112.2 | 154 |
| 3 | Computer Science | 109.4 | 108.4 to 110.4 | 626 |
| 4 | Engineering and Technology | 108.8 | 107.8 to 109.8 | 661 |
| 5 | Theology | 108.7 | 104.9 to 112.5 | 42 |
| 6 | Mathematics | 108.6 | 106.1 to 111.1 | 160 |
| 7 | Biology | 108.3 | 106.4 to 110.2 | 121 |
| 8 | Earth Science | 107.9 | 101.8 to 114 | 26 |
| 9 | Sociology | 107.6 | 105.1 to 110.1 | 53 |
| 10 | Law | 107.4 | 104.4 to 110.4 | 80 |
| 11 | Philosophy | 107.3 | 103.4 to 111.2 | 65 |
| 12 | Geography | 106.5 | 103 to 110 | 37 |
| 13 | Medicine and Health | 105.9 | 104.2 to 107.6 | 186 |
| 14 | No diploma | 105.8 | 105.1 to 106.5 | 1,759 |
| 15 | Anthropology | 104.8 | 98.7 to 110.9 | 22 |
| 16 | Economics | 104.6 | 103.1 to 106.1 | 322 |
| 17 | Visual Arts | 104.6 | 102.8 to 106.4 | 259 |
| 18 | Business | 104.5 | 102.4 to 106.6 | 184 |
| 19 | Psychology | 104.1 | 100.2 to 108 | 55 |
| 20 | Languages and Literature | 103.8 | 102.1 to 105.5 | 259 |
| 21 | History | 102.7 | 99.6 to 105.8 | 70 |
| 22 | Performing Arts | 102 | 99.2 to 104.8 | 90 |
| 23 | Social Work | 101.6 | 99.1 to 104.1 | 93 |
Data last updated: 2026-05-24 (latest test submission).
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