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: 100.3 to 101.9
Validated / All N
1,108 / 2,890
Validation rate: 38.3%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 81.9
p50: 102.2
p90: 119
Avg time
39:23
Last updated
2026-03-24
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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) | 102.9 | 101.4 to 104.4 | 361 |
| Adult (36-65) | 100.2 | 98.9 to 101.5 | 441 |
| Youth (12-18) | 99.2 | 97.5 to 100.9 | 240 |
| Senior (66-100) | 95.8 | 92.1 to 99.5 | 66 |
Average IQ in France by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102.3 | 101.1 to 103.5 | 590 |
| Female | 98.6 | 97.4 to 99.8 | 518 |
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 | 99 to 102.4 | 292 |
| Master degree | 104.4 | 102.8 to 106 | 276 |
| Primary or Secondary | 98.8 | 97.1 to 100.5 | 247 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 101 | 98.8 to 103.2 | 136 |
| Post Secondary | 98 | 95.4 to 100.6 | 115 |
| Doctorate | 105.2 | 100.6 to 109.8 | 42 |
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 | 106.8 to 113.2 | 38 |
| 2 | Physics | 107.2 | 100.6 to 113.8 | 23 |
| 3 | Computer Science | 105.9 | 102.9 to 108.9 | 52 |
| 4 | Engineering and Technology | 104.1 | 101 to 107.2 | 82 |
| 5 | Biology | 103.6 | 100 to 107.2 | 35 |
| 6 | Law | 102 | 96.8 to 107.2 | 25 |
| 7 | Visual Arts | 101.2 | 97.1 to 105.3 | 45 |
| 8 | Languages and Literature | 100.5 | 97.7 to 103.3 | 74 |
| 9 | Medicine and Health | 100.5 | 96.7 to 104.3 | 46 |
| 10 | Economics | 100.1 | 97.6 to 102.6 | 98 |
| 11 | Performing Arts | 100 | 94.2 to 105.8 | 22 |
| 12 | No diploma | 99.3 | 97.8 to 100.8 | 329 |
| 13 | Psychology | 99.2 | 94.6 to 103.8 | 37 |
| 14 | Business | 97.8 | 92.5 to 103.1 | 50 |
| 15 | Social Work | 95.7 | 91.5 to 99.9 | 32 |
Data last updated: 2026-03-24 (latest test submission).
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