Average IQ in Germany
Based on the UniversalIQTest.com online dataset (Passed quality checks / All results)
The average IQ in Germany is 100.9 in our dataset of 6,700 test results. See the full distribution, confidence interval, and how Germany compares worldwide.
These are averages from self-selected participants in the UniversalIQTest.com online test (not population IQ).
Use N and Approx. interval when comparing; avoid causal conclusions.
The displayed group score converts the group’s average percentile rank in the selected dataset view to an IQ-style scale (100, standard deviation 15). It is not the arithmetic mean of individual IQ scores.
Intervals use an approximate spread estimated from the interquartile range and sample size. They are indicative uncertainty ranges around the transformed group score, not validated confidence intervals for a population mean.
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IQ distribution in Germany (p10-p90)
IQ breakdowns in Germany by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in Germany by age group
| Age group | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Adult (19-35) | 103.8 | 103.3–104.3 | 2,557 |
| Youth (12-18) | 99.5 | 98.8–100.2 | 1,466 |
| Adult (36-65) | 99.1 | 98.5–99.7 | 2,340 |
| Senior (66-100) | 91.5 | 90–93 | 337 |
Average IQ in Germany by gender
| Gender | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 101.9 | 101.4–102.4 | 3,524 |
| Female | 99.1 | 98.6–99.6 | 3,138 |
Average IQ in Germany by education level
| Education level | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary or Secondary | 98.9 | 98.3–99.5 | 2,319 |
| Bachelor | 102.2 | 101.5–102.9 | 1,486 |
| Post Secondary | 100.5 | 99.7–101.3 | 1,095 |
| Master degree | 103.3 | 102.4–104.2 | 1,023 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 100.1 | 98.9–101.3 | 530 |
| Doctorate | 106 | 103.7–108.3 | 187 |
Average IQ in Germany by study area
| Rank | Study area | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physics | 108.9 | 105.2–112.6 | 92 |
| 2 | Mathematics | 106.3 | 104–108.6 | 143 |
| 3 | Computer Science | 105.4 | 103.9–106.9 | 307 |
| 4 | Engineering and Technology | 105.3 | 104.1–106.5 | 595 |
| 5 | Sociology | 104.7 | 101.5–107.9 | 62 |
| 6 | Earth Science | 103.1 | 98.2–108 | 30 |
| 7 | Political Science | 103.1 | 99–107.2 | 69 |
| 8 | Biology | 103 | 100.8–105.2 | 127 |
| 9 | Chemistry | 102 | 99.3–104.7 | 94 |
| 10 | Philosophy | 101.1 | 98–104.2 | 82 |
| 11 | Performing Arts | 100.8 | 98.3–103.3 | 111 |
| 12 | Psychology | 100.5 | 98.3–102.7 | 152 |
| 13 | Space Sciences | 100.3 | 92.2–108.4 | 23 |
| 14 | Theology | 100.3 | 95.9–104.7 | 41 |
| 15 | Law | 100.1 | 97.8–102.4 | 130 |
| 16 | Medicine and Health | 100 | 98.3–101.7 | 284 |
| 17 | Languages and Literature | 99.9 | 98.1–101.7 | 241 |
| 18 | Visual Arts | 99.9 | 97.8–102 | 155 |
| 19 | No diploma | 99.6 | 99.1–100.1 | 2,879 |
| 20 | Economics | 99.4 | 98.2–100.6 | 467 |
| 21 | Social Work | 99.2 | 97.7–100.7 | 238 |
| 22 | History | 99 | 95.9–102.1 | 80 |
| 23 | Geography | 98.1 | 94.4–101.8 | 42 |
| 24 | Business | 98 | 94.9–101.1 | 128 |
Average IQ in Germany: frequently asked questions
- What is the average IQ in Germany?
- Our dataset shows an average of 100.9 IQ-style points for Germany, based on 6,700 results (Approx. interval 100.6–101.2, median 101.3).
- How many people from Germany took the test?
- 14,727 results from Germany are included in our dataset, of which 6,700 pass our internal validation checks for timing, completion and consistency.
- Is this the same as the average IQ of the population?
- These are averages from self-selected participants in the UniversalIQTest.com online test (not population IQ).
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