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
688 / 2,046
Validation rate: 33.6%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 81.1
p50: 101.2
p90: 119.2
Avg time
48:10
Last updated
2026-05-03
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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 | 99.9 to 103.7 | 238 |
| Adult (36-65) | 100.1 | 98.2 to 102 | 239 |
| Youth (12-18) | 99.4 | 97.3 to 101.5 | 184 |
| Senior (66-100) | 97.1 | 89.6 to 104.6 | 27 |
Average IQ in Finland by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102 | 100.4 to 103.6 | 374 |
| Female | 98.6 | 97.1 to 100.1 | 314 |
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 | 97.3 to 100.5 | 322 |
| Post Secondary | 99.8 | 96.8 to 102.8 | 118 |
| Bachelor | 104.7 | 102.4 to 107 | 106 |
| Master degree | 104.7 | 102 to 107.4 | 86 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 99.8 | 95.8 to 103.8 | 52 |
| Doctorate | 103.4 | 88.3 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 | 105.5 | 99.9 to 111.1 | 30 |
| 2 | Engineering and Technology | 102.7 | 99.1 to 106.3 | 75 |
| 3 | Visual Arts | 102.2 | 96.5 to 107.9 | 27 |
| 4 | Economics | 100.6 | 93 to 108.2 | 28 |
| 5 | No diploma | 99.9 | 98.3 to 101.5 | 282 |
| 6 | Business | 99.2 | 95.7 to 102.7 | 53 |
| 7 | Medicine and Health | 99 | 94.5 to 103.5 | 46 |
| 8 | Social Work | 96.9 | 90.9 to 102.9 | 22 |
Data last updated: 2026-05-03 (latest test submission).
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