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
100.8
95% CI: 100 to 101.6
Validated / All N
1,462 / 3,807
Validation rate: 38.4%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 82
p50: 101.8
p90: 119
Avg time
40:43
Last updated
2026-05-07
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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) | 102.8 | 101.5 to 104.1 | 470 |
| Adult (36-65) | 99.9 | 98.8 to 101 | 570 |
| Youth (12-18) | 98.4 | 96.9 to 99.9 | 338 |
| Senior (66-100) | 95.4 | 92.2 to 98.6 | 84 |
Average IQ in France by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102 | 101 to 103 | 769 |
| Female | 98.3 | 97.3 to 99.3 | 693 |
Average IQ in France by education level
Education table (largest samples)
| Education level | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 100.4 | 99 to 101.8 | 396 |
| Master degree | 104.1 | 102.7 to 105.5 | 377 |
| Primary or Secondary | 98.5 | 97 to 100 | 320 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 100.1 | 98.1 to 102.1 | 181 |
| Post Secondary | 97.5 | 95 to 100 | 133 |
| Doctorate | 105.2 | 101.2 to 109.2 | 55 |
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 | 110.1 | 107.6 to 112.6 | 45 |
| 2 | Physics | 105.8 | 100 to 111.6 | 31 |
| 3 | Computer Science | 105.3 | 102.6 to 108 | 73 |
| 4 | Chemistry | 104.4 | 100 to 108.8 | 20 |
| 5 | Biology | 103.6 | 100.9 to 106.3 | 45 |
| 6 | Engineering and Technology | 103.4 | 100.9 to 105.9 | 118 |
| 7 | History | 101.9 | 94.5 to 109.3 | 21 |
| 8 | Medicine and Health | 101.9 | 97.8 to 106 | 61 |
| 9 | Visual Arts | 100.9 | 97.5 to 104.3 | 60 |
| 10 | Performing Arts | 100.3 | 96.6 to 104 | 35 |
| 11 | Economics | 100.1 | 97.9 to 102.3 | 120 |
| 12 | Languages and Literature | 100.1 | 97.2 to 103 | 91 |
| 13 | Law | 99.4 | 95.9 to 102.9 | 41 |
| 14 | No diploma | 98.9 | 97.6 to 100.2 | 444 |
| 15 | Psychology | 98.1 | 93.9 to 102.3 | 45 |
| 16 | Business | 97.5 | 93.1 to 101.9 | 65 |
| 17 | Social Work | 96.4 | 92.7 to 100.1 | 48 |
Data last updated: 2026-05-07 (latest test submission).
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