Average IQ in Iran
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
106.2
95% CI: 103 to 109.4
Validated / All N
97 / 346
Validation rate: 28.0%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 82.6
p50: 110.1
p90: 125.2
Avg time
46:37
Last updated
2026-02-27
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IQ distribution in Iran (p10-p90)
Iran
85100115
IQ score
IQ breakdowns in Iran by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in Iran 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) | 110.2 | 105.9 to 114.5 | 44 |
| Adult (36-65) | 103.6 | 98.4 to 108.8 | 28 |
| Youth (12-18) | 103 | 95.3 to 110.7 | 25 |
Average IQ in Iran by gender
Small sample: at least one group has N<50 (estimates are unstable).
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 107.1 | 102.7 to 111.5 | 36 |
| Male | 105.8 | 101.9 to 109.7 | 61 |
Average IQ in Iran 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 | 108.4 | 104.5 to 112.3 | 33 |
| Primary or Secondary | 104.5 | 96.5 to 112.5 | 25 |
| Master degree | 107.2 | 98.2 to 116.2 | 13 |
| Post Secondary | 101.9 | 87.4 to 116.4 | 11 |
| Doctorate | 106.7 | 102.3 to 111.1 | 9 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 106.3 | 93.4 to 119.2 | 6 |
Average IQ in Iran by study area
Note: groups with N<20 are hidden by default.
Top study areas in Iran (N >= 20)
| Rank | Study area | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No diploma | 104 | 95.4 to 112.6 | 23 |
Data last updated: 2026-02-27 (latest test submission).
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