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
99.6
95% CI: 97.8 to 101.4
Validated / All N
340 / 959
Validation rate: 35.5%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 79.8
p50: 97.6
p90: 122
Avg time
36:58
Last updated
2026-02-08
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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 | 98.6 to 105.2 | 101 |
| Adult (36-65) | 98.3 | 95.7 to 100.9 | 149 |
| Youth (12-18) | 97.9 | 94.2 to 101.6 | 71 |
| Senior (66-100) | 94.7 | 84.4 to 105 | 19 |
Average IQ in Denmark by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 101.3 | 98.6 to 104 | 162 |
| Female | 97 | 94.8 to 99.2 | 178 |
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 | 97.7 | 94.9 to 100.5 | 116 |
| Bachelor | 101.4 | 98.4 to 104.4 | 82 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 96.8 | 91 to 102.6 | 60 |
| Master degree | 105 | 99.7 to 110.3 | 49 |
| Post Secondary | 98.4 | 94.5 to 102.3 | 28 |
| Doctorate | 101.1 | 86.2 to 116 | 5 |
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 | 104 | 97.4 to 110.6 | 34 |
| 2 | Economics | 98.6 | 93.7 to 103.5 | 34 |
| 3 | No diploma | 97.1 | 94.6 to 99.6 | 121 |
| 4 | Medicine and Health | 94 | 90.9 to 97.1 | 21 |
| 5 | Social Work | 91.5 | 86.9 to 96.1 | 22 |
Data last updated: 2026-02-08 (latest test submission).
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