Average IQ in Finland
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
100.8
95% CI: 99.7 to 101.9
Validated / All N
717 / 2,138
Validation rate: 33.5%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 81.4
p50: 101.4
p90: 119.4
Avg time
53:59
Last updated
2026-06-18
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IQ distribution in Finland (p10-p90)
Finland
85100115
IQ score
IQ breakdowns in Finland by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in Finland 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 | 100.1 to 103.7 | 251 |
| Adult (36-65) | 100 | 98.1 to 101.9 | 246 |
| Youth (12-18) | 99.6 | 97.4 to 101.8 | 191 |
| Senior (66-100) | 97.1 | 90.2 to 104 | 29 |
Average IQ in Finland by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102 | 100.4 to 103.6 | 392 |
| Female | 98.6 | 97.2 to 100 | 325 |
Average IQ in Finland 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 | 99 | 97.4 to 100.6 | 333 |
| Post Secondary | 100 | 97.2 to 102.8 | 123 |
| Bachelor | 104.7 | 102.4 to 107 | 115 |
| Master degree | 104.4 | 101.7 to 107.1 | 89 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 99.7 | 95.8 to 103.6 | 53 |
| Doctorate | 103.3 | 88.3 to 118.3 | 4 |
Average IQ in Finland by study area
Note: groups with N<20 are hidden by default.
Top study areas in Finland (N >= 20)
| Rank | Study area | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science | 105.5 | 100 to 111 | 33 |
| 2 | Engineering and Technology | 102.6 | 99.1 to 106.1 | 77 |
| 3 | Visual Arts | 102.2 | 96.7 to 107.7 | 28 |
| 4 | Economics | 100.6 | 93 to 108.2 | 28 |
| 5 | No diploma | 100 | 98.3 to 101.7 | 293 |
| 6 | Business | 99.4 | 95.9 to 102.9 | 55 |
| 7 | Medicine and Health | 98.7 | 94.3 to 103.1 | 47 |
| 8 | Social Work | 96.5 | 91.1 to 101.9 | 23 |
Data last updated: 2026-06-18 (latest test submission).
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