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: 99.6 to 102
Validated / All N
620 / 1,894
Validation rate: 32.7%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 81.2
p50: 101.5
p90: 119.9
Avg time
47:41
Last updated
2026-02-06
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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) | 101.8 | 99.7 to 103.9 | 209 |
| Adult (36-65) | 100.3 | 98.4 to 102.2 | 222 |
| Youth (12-18) | 99.3 | 97.2 to 101.4 | 165 |
| Senior (66-100) | 97.9 | 89.7 to 106.1 | 24 |
Average IQ in Finland by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 101.9 | 100.3 to 103.5 | 331 |
| Female | 98.9 | 97.4 to 100.4 | 289 |
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 | 98.9 | 97.2 to 100.6 | 294 |
| Post Secondary | 99.9 | 97 to 102.8 | 107 |
| Bachelor | 105 | 102.6 to 107.4 | 91 |
| Master degree | 105.1 | 102.3 to 107.9 | 80 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 99.5 | 95.2 to 103.8 | 44 |
| Doctorate | 103.5 | 88.5 to 118.5 | 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 | 106.3 | 100.6 to 112 | 27 |
| 2 | Visual Arts | 103.2 | 96.8 to 109.6 | 21 |
| 3 | Engineering and Technology | 102.1 | 98.1 to 106.1 | 69 |
| 4 | Economics | 101.3 | 93.4 to 109.2 | 25 |
| 5 | No diploma | 100 | 98.3 to 101.7 | 254 |
| 6 | Business | 99.6 | 96.4 to 102.8 | 49 |
| 7 | Medicine and Health | 99.2 | 94.8 to 103.6 | 43 |
| 8 | Social Work | 97 | 90.5 to 103.5 | 21 |
Data last updated: 2026-02-06 (latest test submission).
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