Average IQ in Denmark
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
99.5
95% CI: 98 to 101
Validated / All N
430 / 1,154
Validation rate: 37.3%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 80
p50: 97.8
p90: 121.6
Avg time
41:00
Last updated
2026-06-17
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IQ distribution in Denmark (p10-p90)
Denmark
85100115
IQ score
IQ breakdowns in Denmark by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in Denmark 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) | 101.9 | 99 to 104.8 | 126 |
| Adult (36-65) | 98 | 95.8 to 100.2 | 191 |
| Youth (12-18) | 97.9 | 94.9 to 100.9 | 88 |
| Senior (66-100) | 93.8 | 87.4 to 100.2 | 25 |
Average IQ in Denmark by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 101.2 | 98.8 to 103.6 | 211 |
| Female | 96.6 | 94.9 to 98.3 | 219 |
Average IQ in Denmark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary or Secondary | 98.1 | 95.6 to 100.6 | 146 |
| Bachelor | 100.8 | 98.1 to 103.5 | 110 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 96.9 | 91.8 to 102 | 72 |
| Master degree | 104.6 | 99.9 to 109.3 | 62 |
| Post Secondary | 97 | 93.1 to 100.9 | 34 |
| Doctorate | 103.4 | 93.4 to 113.4 | 6 |
Average IQ in Denmark by study area
Note: groups with N<20 are hidden by default.
Top study areas in Denmark (N >= 20)
| Rank | Study area | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering and Technology | 103.3 | 97.6 to 109 | 43 |
| 2 | Economics | 99 | 94.6 to 103.4 | 40 |
| 3 | No diploma | 97.4 | 95 to 99.8 | 150 |
| 4 | Medicine and Health | 94.7 | 91.5 to 97.9 | 29 |
| 5 | Social Work | 91.7 | 87.9 to 95.5 | 31 |
Data last updated: 2026-06-17 (latest test submission).
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