Average IQ in Hong Kong
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
104.4
95% CI: 103.3 to 105.5
Validated / All N
699 / 1,945
Validation rate: 35.9%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 87.7
p50: 106.6
p90: 123.6
Avg time
43:09
Last updated
2026-02-08
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IQ distribution in Hong Kong (p10-p90)
Hong Kong
85100115
IQ score
IQ breakdowns in Hong Kong by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in Hong Kong by age group
Small sample: at least one group has N<50 (estimates are unstable).
Age group table
| Age group | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Adult (19-35) | 106.8 | 105.2 to 108.4 | 360 |
| Adult (36-65) | 102.9 | 100.7 to 105.1 | 197 |
| Youth (12-18) | 102.3 | 100.1 to 104.5 | 136 |
| Senior (66-100) | 101 | 93 to 109 | 6 |
Average IQ in Hong Kong by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 106.9 | 105.4 to 108.4 | 390 |
| Female | 102.1 | 100.7 to 103.5 | 309 |
Average IQ in Hong Kong 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 | 106.2 | 104.6 to 107.8 | 268 |
| Primary or Secondary | 102.1 | 99.4 to 104.8 | 157 |
| Post Secondary | 102.1 | 99.5 to 104.7 | 123 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 102.9 | 100 to 105.8 | 77 |
| Master degree | 109.3 | 106.1 to 112.5 | 62 |
| Doctorate | 108.4 | 100.5 to 116.3 | 12 |
Average IQ in Hong Kong by study area
Note: groups with N<20 are hidden by default.
Top study areas in Hong Kong (N >= 20)
| Rank | Study area | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science | 110.1 | 106.3 to 113.9 | 45 |
| 2 | Engineering and Technology | 108 | 105.3 to 110.7 | 72 |
| 3 | Economics | 106.5 | 102.4 to 110.6 | 38 |
| 4 | Languages and Literature | 105.4 | 99.6 to 111.2 | 26 |
| 5 | Medicine and Health | 105 | 101.6 to 108.4 | 22 |
| 6 | No diploma | 102.2 | 100.2 to 104.2 | 236 |
| 7 | Business | 101.4 | 98.1 to 104.7 | 68 |
| 8 | Visual Arts | 101.4 | 97.8 to 105 | 39 |
Data last updated: 2026-02-08 (latest test submission).
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