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
104.5
95% CI: 103.5 to 105.5
Validated / All N
880 / 2,353
Validation rate: 37.4%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 87.4
p50: 106.3
p90: 123.8
Avg time
51:56
Last updated
2026-06-17
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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) | 106.7 | 105.3 to 108.1 | 453 |
| Adult (36-65) | 103.1 | 101.2 to 105 | 252 |
| Youth (12-18) | 102.3 | 100.3 to 104.3 | 167 |
| Senior (66-100) | 98.7 | 91.6 to 105.8 | 8 |
Average IQ in Hong Kong by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 107.4 | 106.1 to 108.7 | 503 |
| Female | 101.4 | 100 to 102.8 | 377 |
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 | 106.4 | 105.1 to 107.7 | 349 |
| Primary or Secondary | 102 | 99.5 to 104.5 | 182 |
| Post Secondary | 100.8 | 98.5 to 103.1 | 155 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 103 | 100 to 106 | 94 |
| Master degree | 109.7 | 107.1 to 112.3 | 84 |
| Doctorate | 110.6 | 103.6 to 117.6 | 16 |
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 | 109.8 | 106.5 to 113.1 | 65 |
| 2 | Engineering and Technology | 107.3 | 105 to 109.6 | 91 |
| 3 | Medicine and Health | 106.8 | 102.2 to 111.4 | 29 |
| 4 | Economics | 106.7 | 103.2 to 110.2 | 47 |
| 5 | Social Work | 104.9 | 98.3 to 111.5 | 23 |
| 6 | Languages and Literature | 104.8 | 99.9 to 109.7 | 34 |
| 7 | Business | 102.1 | 99.1 to 105.1 | 94 |
| 8 | No diploma | 101.9 | 100 to 103.8 | 287 |
| 9 | Visual Arts | 101.8 | 98.5 to 105.1 | 44 |
Data last updated: 2026-06-17 (latest test submission).
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