Average IQ in Germany
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
100.7
95% CI: 100.3 to 101.1
Validated / All N
4,839 / 10,883
Validation rate: 44.5%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 81.9
p50: 101
p90: 120.2
Avg time
43:47
Last updated
2026-05-07
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IQ distribution in Germany (p10-p90)
Germany
85100115
IQ score
IQ breakdowns in Germany by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in Germany by age group
Age group table
| Age group | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Adult (19-35) | 103.4 | 102.7 to 104.1 | 1,849 |
| Youth (12-18) | 99.6 | 98.7 to 100.5 | 1,077 |
| Adult (36-65) | 98.8 | 98.1 to 99.5 | 1,686 |
| Senior (66-100) | 91.2 | 89.3 to 93.1 | 227 |
Average IQ in Germany by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 101.8 | 101.2 to 102.4 | 2,531 |
| Female | 98.9 | 98.3 to 99.5 | 2,308 |
Average IQ in Germany by education level
Education table (largest samples)
| Education level | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary or Secondary | 98.9 | 98.2 to 99.6 | 1,692 |
| Bachelor | 101.9 | 101 to 102.8 | 1,072 |
| Post Secondary | 100.5 | 99.5 to 101.5 | 811 |
| Master degree | 102.7 | 101.8 to 103.6 | 739 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 99.9 | 98.3 to 101.5 | 395 |
| Doctorate | 105 | 102.1 to 107.9 | 130 |
Average IQ in Germany by study area
Note: groups with N<20 are hidden by default.
Top study areas in Germany (N >= 20)
| Rank | Study area | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physics | 107.8 | 104.2 to 111.4 | 60 |
| 2 | Mathematics | 106.6 | 104 to 109.2 | 120 |
| 3 | Computer Science | 105.4 | 103.4 to 107.4 | 208 |
| 4 | Engineering and Technology | 104.8 | 103.4 to 106.2 | 432 |
| 5 | Sociology | 103.4 | 100.1 to 106.7 | 45 |
| 6 | Earth Science | 103.3 | 96.1 to 110.5 | 22 |
| 7 | Political Science | 102.8 | 98.2 to 107.4 | 43 |
| 8 | Biology | 102.5 | 100 to 105 | 89 |
| 9 | Performing Arts | 101.4 | 98.8 to 104 | 92 |
| 10 | Chemistry | 101.1 | 97.7 to 104.5 | 67 |
| 11 | Theology | 100.7 | 94.4 to 107 | 28 |
| 12 | Psychology | 100.2 | 97.3 to 103.1 | 113 |
| 13 | Philosophy | 99.9 | 96.4 to 103.4 | 59 |
| 14 | History | 99.8 | 96.6 to 103 | 57 |
| 15 | Medicine and Health | 99.8 | 98 to 101.6 | 204 |
| 16 | Visual Arts | 99.8 | 97.5 to 102.1 | 115 |
| 17 | No diploma | 99.7 | 99.1 to 100.3 | 2,128 |
| 18 | Economics | 99.2 | 97.8 to 100.6 | 332 |
| 19 | Languages and Literature | 98.9 | 97 to 100.8 | 181 |
| 20 | Law | 98.9 | 96.4 to 101.4 | 101 |
| 21 | Social Work | 98.7 | 96.9 to 100.5 | 174 |
| 22 | Business | 97.4 | 93.8 to 101 | 104 |
| 23 | Geography | 96.9 | 93.3 to 100.5 | 34 |
Data last updated: 2026-05-07 (latest test submission).
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