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
100.4
95% CI: 99.8 to 101
Validated / All N
1,917 / 5,099
Validation rate: 37.6%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 81.7
p50: 101.2
p90: 118.5
Avg time
39:36
Last updated
2026-06-18
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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) | 102.4 | 101.2 to 103.6 | 622 |
| Adult (36-65) | 99.7 | 98.7 to 100.7 | 724 |
| Youth (12-18) | 97.7 | 96.4 to 99 | 473 |
| Senior (66-100) | 95.2 | 92.3 to 98.1 | 98 |
Average IQ in France by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 101.5 | 100.6 to 102.4 | 1,013 |
| Female | 98 | 97.1 to 98.9 | 904 |
Average IQ in France by education level
Education table (largest samples)
| Education level | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 99.7 | 98.5 to 100.9 | 533 |
| Master degree | 103.6 | 102.5 to 104.7 | 494 |
| Primary or Secondary | 98 | 96.6 to 99.4 | 411 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 100.2 | 98.5 to 101.9 | 242 |
| Post Secondary | 97.1 | 95 to 99.2 | 165 |
| Doctorate | 105.6 | 102.2 to 109 | 72 |
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 | 108.8 | 106.1 to 111.5 | 63 |
| 2 | Physics | 105.1 | 99.7 to 110.5 | 37 |
| 3 | Computer Science | 104.5 | 102.1 to 106.9 | 106 |
| 4 | Chemistry | 104 | 101.1 to 106.9 | 38 |
| 5 | Engineering and Technology | 103.6 | 101.5 to 105.7 | 160 |
| 6 | Earth Science | 102.7 | 97.8 to 107.6 | 26 |
| 7 | Biology | 102.6 | 99.7 to 105.5 | 61 |
| 8 | Medicine and Health | 101.5 | 98.4 to 104.6 | 80 |
| 9 | Visual Arts | 101.5 | 98.1 to 104.9 | 66 |
| 10 | History | 100.3 | 94.3 to 106.3 | 25 |
| 11 | Languages and Literature | 100 | 97.5 to 102.5 | 115 |
| 12 | Performing Arts | 100 | 96 to 104 | 40 |
| 13 | Economics | 99.4 | 97.4 to 101.4 | 152 |
| 14 | No diploma | 98.3 | 97.2 to 99.4 | 593 |
| 15 | Sociology | 98.3 | 93.8 to 102.8 | 25 |
| 16 | Philosophy | 98.2 | 93.1 to 103.3 | 27 |
| 17 | Psychology | 98 | 93.9 to 102.1 | 51 |
| 18 | Law | 97.9 | 94.4 to 101.4 | 53 |
| 19 | Business | 97.5 | 93.9 to 101.1 | 84 |
| 20 | Social Work | 96.8 | 93.5 to 100.1 | 62 |
Data last updated: 2026-06-18 (latest test submission).
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