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
100.9
95% CI: 99.7 to 102.1
Validated / All N
652 / 1,940
Validation rate: 33.6%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 81.4
p50: 101.4
p90: 119.7
Avg time
48:24
Last updated
2026-03-08
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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 | 99.9 to 103.9 | 223 |
| Adult (36-65) | 100.2 | 98.2 to 102.2 | 227 |
| Youth (12-18) | 99.7 | 97.5 to 101.9 | 177 |
| Senior (66-100) | 97.3 | 89.1 to 105.5 | 25 |
Average IQ in Finland by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102.1 | 100.5 to 103.7 | 349 |
| Female | 98.7 | 97.2 to 100.2 | 303 |
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 | 99.1 | 97.5 to 100.7 | 310 |
| Post Secondary | 100.3 | 97.1 to 103.5 | 113 |
| Bachelor | 104.7 | 102.3 to 107.1 | 95 |
| Master degree | 104.7 | 101.9 to 107.5 | 82 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 99.7 | 95.6 to 103.8 | 48 |
| 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 | 106.4 | 101 to 111.8 | 29 |
| 2 | Visual Arts | 103 | 96.6 to 109.4 | 24 |
| 3 | Engineering and Technology | 102.5 | 98.6 to 106.4 | 71 |
| 4 | No diploma | 100.1 | 98.4 to 101.8 | 270 |
| 5 | Economics | 99.9 | 91.7 to 108.1 | 25 |
| 6 | Business | 99.8 | 96.3 to 103.3 | 50 |
| 7 | Medicine and Health | 98.8 | 94.7 to 102.9 | 45 |
| 8 | Social Work | 96.9 | 90.4 to 103.4 | 21 |
Data last updated: 2026-03-08 (latest test submission).
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