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: 103.4 to 105.6
Validated / All N
741 / 2,022
Validation rate: 36.6%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 87.5
p50: 106.6
p90: 124
Avg time
44:35
Last updated
2026-03-09
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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) | 106.6 | 105 to 108.2 | 376 |
| Adult (36-65) | 103.1 | 101 to 105.2 | 211 |
| Youth (12-18) | 102.7 | 100.5 to 104.9 | 148 |
| Senior (66-100) | 100.9 | 93 to 108.8 | 6 |
Average IQ in Hong Kong by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 107.1 | 105.6 to 108.6 | 417 |
| Female | 101.9 | 100.5 to 103.3 | 324 |
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 | 104.7 to 107.7 | 283 |
| Primary or Secondary | 102.3 | 99.7 to 104.9 | 168 |
| Post Secondary | 102 | 99.5 to 104.5 | 131 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 103.4 | 100.3 to 106.5 | 83 |
| Master degree | 109 | 105.8 to 112.2 | 63 |
| Doctorate | 109.3 | 101 to 117.6 | 13 |
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 | 110.5 | 106.7 to 114.3 | 49 |
| 2 | Engineering and Technology | 107.4 | 104.7 to 110.1 | 73 |
| 3 | Economics | 106.3 | 102.3 to 110.3 | 39 |
| 4 | Languages and Literature | 105.5 | 99.8 to 111.2 | 28 |
| 5 | Medicine and Health | 104.7 | 101.1 to 108.3 | 23 |
| 6 | No diploma | 102.5 | 100.5 to 104.5 | 256 |
| 7 | Visual Arts | 102 | 98.3 to 105.7 | 40 |
| 8 | Business | 101.2 | 97.8 to 104.6 | 73 |
Data last updated: 2026-03-09 (latest test submission).
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