Average IQ in India
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
99.7
95% CI: 96.8 to 102.6
Validated / All N
111 / 754
Validation rate: 14.7%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 76.8
p50: 99.6
p90: 117.5
Avg time
34:55
Last updated
2026-03-24
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IQ distribution in India (p10-p90)
India
85100115
IQ score
IQ breakdowns in India by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in India 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) | 101.1 | 97.4 to 104.8 | 53 |
| Youth (12-18) | 100.7 | 96.7 to 104.7 | 45 |
| Adult (36-65) | 93.3 | 87.1 to 99.5 | 12 |
| Senior (66-100) | 89.3 | N/A | 1 |
Average IQ in India by gender
Small sample: at least one group has N<50 (estimates are unstable).
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102 | 98.6 to 105.4 | 76 |
| Female | 95.6 | 90.5 to 100.7 | 35 |
Average IQ in India 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary or Secondary | 98.3 | 93.1 to 103.5 | 40 |
| Bachelor | 98.8 | 94.7 to 102.9 | 38 |
| Master degree | 100.7 | 90 to 111.4 | 14 |
| Post Secondary | 104.3 | 93.8 to 114.8 | 13 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 100.6 | 92.4 to 108.8 | 4 |
| Doctorate | 103 | 92.9 to 113.1 | 2 |
Average IQ in India by study area
Note: groups with N<20 are hidden by default.
Top study areas in India (N >= 20)
| Rank | Study area | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No diploma | 99.5 | 92.5 to 106.5 | 35 |
Data last updated: 2026-03-24 (latest test submission).
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