Average IQ in France
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
101.2
95% CI: 100.3 to 102.1
Validated / All N
1,018 / 2,693
Validation rate: 37.8%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 82.2
p50: 102.2
p90: 119.3
Avg time
39:49
Last updated
2026-03-06
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IQ distribution in France (p10-p90)
France
85100115
IQ score
IQ breakdowns in France by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in France by age group
Age group table
| Age group | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Adult (19-35) | 103 | 101.5 to 104.5 | 336 |
| Adult (36-65) | 100.2 | 98.9 to 101.5 | 399 |
| Youth (12-18) | 99.1 | 97.3 to 100.9 | 220 |
| Senior (66-100) | 96.2 | 92.7 to 99.7 | 63 |
Average IQ in France by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102.2 | 101 to 103.4 | 554 |
| Female | 98.8 | 97.6 to 100 | 464 |
Average IQ in France 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 100.7 | 98.9 to 102.5 | 266 |
| Master degree | 104.7 | 103.2 to 106.2 | 250 |
| Primary or Secondary | 98.8 | 97 to 100.6 | 230 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 101.4 | 99.1 to 103.7 | 125 |
| Post Secondary | 97.9 | 95.2 to 100.6 | 109 |
| Doctorate | 105.5 | 100.6 to 110.4 | 38 |
Average IQ in France by study area
Note: groups with N<20 are hidden by default.
Top study areas in France (N >= 20)
| Rank | Study area | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathematics | 110.9 | 107.3 to 114.5 | 30 |
| 2 | Physics | 107.3 | 100.6 to 114 | 23 |
| 3 | Computer Science | 105.1 | 101.7 to 108.5 | 47 |
| 4 | Engineering and Technology | 103.9 | 100.7 to 107.1 | 78 |
| 5 | Biology | 103.4 | 99.6 to 107.2 | 34 |
| 6 | Visual Arts | 101.8 | 97.5 to 106.1 | 43 |
| 7 | Languages and Literature | 100.5 | 97.5 to 103.5 | 68 |
| 8 | Performing Arts | 100.4 | 93.9 to 106.9 | 21 |
| 9 | Economics | 100.3 | 97.9 to 102.7 | 94 |
| 10 | Medicine and Health | 100.2 | 95.9 to 104.5 | 42 |
| 11 | No diploma | 99.3 | 97.7 to 100.9 | 301 |
| 12 | Psychology | 99.2 | 94.5 to 103.9 | 34 |
| 13 | Business | 98.8 | 93.7 to 103.9 | 43 |
| 14 | Social Work | 95.6 | 91 to 100.2 | 31 |
Data last updated: 2026-03-06 (latest test submission).
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