Average IQ in Finland
Based on the UniversalIQTest.com online dataset (Passed quality checks / All results)
The average IQ in Finland is 100.8 in our dataset of 904 test results. See the full distribution, confidence interval, and how Finland compares worldwide.
These are averages from self-selected participants in the UniversalIQTest.com online test (not population IQ).
Use N and Approx. interval when comparing; avoid causal conclusions.
The displayed group score converts the group’s average percentile rank in the selected dataset view to an IQ-style scale (100, standard deviation 15). It is not the arithmetic mean of individual IQ scores.
Intervals use an approximate spread estimated from the interquartile range and sample size. They are indicative uncertainty ranges around the transformed group score, not validated confidence intervals for a population mean.
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IQ distribution in Finland (p10-p90)
IQ breakdowns in Finland by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in Finland by age group
| Age group | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Adult (19-35) | 102.6 | 101–104.2 | 324 |
| Adult (36-65) | 99.7 | 97.9–101.5 | 301 |
| Youth (12-18) | 98.9 | 97.1–100.7 | 240 |
| Senior (66-100) | 97.4 | 91.1–103.7 | 39 |
Average IQ in Finland by gender
| Gender | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 101.8 | 100.4–103.2 | 501 |
| Female | 98.8 | 97.5–100.1 | 397 |
Average IQ in Finland by education level
| Education level | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary or Secondary | 98.8 | 97.4–100.2 | 412 |
| Bachelor | 104.7 | 102.7–106.7 | 148 |
| Post Secondary | 99.9 | 97.2–102.6 | 143 |
| Master degree | 104.1 | 101.4–106.8 | 119 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 99.2 | 95.7–102.7 | 62 |
| Doctorate | 104 | 94.5–113.5 | 8 |
Average IQ in Finland by study area
| Rank | Study area | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science | 105.7 | 101.5–109.9 | 45 |
| 2 | Performing Arts | 103.6 | 98.7–108.5 | 20 |
| 3 | Engineering and Technology | 102.7 | 99.5–105.9 | 96 |
| 4 | Visual Arts | 101.7 | 96.8–106.6 | 35 |
| 5 | Economics | 101.2 | 94.8–107.6 | 40 |
| 6 | No diploma | 99.8 | 98.4–101.2 | 355 |
| 7 | Medicine and Health | 99.1 | 94.8–103.4 | 55 |
| 8 | Business | 99 | 96.1–101.9 | 68 |
| 9 | Social Work | 96.2 | 91.2–101.2 | 24 |
Average IQ in Finland: frequently asked questions
- What is the average IQ in Finland?
- Our dataset shows an average of 100.8 IQ-style points for Finland, based on 904 results (Approx. interval 99.8–101.8, median 101.1).
- How many people from Finland took the test?
- 2,536 results from Finland are included in our dataset, of which 904 pass our internal validation checks for timing, completion and consistency.
- Is this the same as the average IQ of the population?
- These are averages from self-selected participants in the UniversalIQTest.com online test (not population IQ).
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