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
101.1
95% CI: 100.2 to 102
Validated / All N
929 / 2,538
Validation rate: 36.6%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 82.3
p50: 102.1
p90: 119.1
Avg time
40:05
Last updated
2026-02-08
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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) | 103.1 | 101.5 to 104.7 | 317 |
| Adult (36-65) | 100 | 98.6 to 101.4 | 358 |
| Youth (12-18) | 99.1 | 97.3 to 100.9 | 200 |
| Senior (66-100) | 95.7 | 91.6 to 99.8 | 54 |
Average IQ in France by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102.2 | 100.9 to 103.5 | 505 |
| Female | 98.7 | 97.4 to 100 | 424 |
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 | 100.6 | 98.8 to 102.4 | 243 |
| Master degree | 104.6 | 103.1 to 106.1 | 223 |
| Primary or Secondary | 98.7 | 96.8 to 100.6 | 215 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 101.3 | 98.9 to 103.7 | 113 |
| Post Secondary | 97.9 | 95.1 to 100.7 | 101 |
| Doctorate | 106.1 | 101.1 to 111.1 | 34 |
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 | 110.5 | 106.8 to 114.2 | 28 |
| 2 | Physics | 109.6 | 103.9 to 115.3 | 20 |
| 3 | Computer Science | 105 | 101.2 to 108.8 | 44 |
| 4 | Engineering and Technology | 103.5 | 100.4 to 106.6 | 70 |
| 5 | Biology | 102.5 | 98 to 107 | 27 |
| 6 | Visual Arts | 101.6 | 97.2 to 106 | 41 |
| 7 | Languages and Literature | 101 | 98.1 to 103.9 | 62 |
| 8 | Economics | 100 | 97.3 to 102.7 | 84 |
| 9 | Medicine and Health | 99.7 | 95.4 to 104 | 39 |
| 10 | No diploma | 99.2 | 97.5 to 100.9 | 273 |
| 11 | Psychology | 99.2 | 94.1 to 104.3 | 31 |
| 12 | Business | 98.9 | 93.5 to 104.3 | 39 |
| 13 | Social Work | 95.7 | 90.7 to 100.7 | 30 |
Data last updated: 2026-02-08 (latest test submission).
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