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
105.8
95% CI: 102.8 to 108.8
Validated / All N
102 / 358
Validation rate: 28.5%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 84.9
p50: 109.3
p90: 124.7
Avg time
46:01
Last updated
2026-06-11
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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) | 109.4 | 105.3 to 113.5 | 47 |
| Adult (36-65) | 103.4 | 98.4 to 108.4 | 29 |
| Youth (12-18) | 103.2 | 95.8 to 110.6 | 26 |
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 | 106.6 | 102.6 to 110.6 | 40 |
| Male | 105.6 | 101.8 to 109.4 | 62 |
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 | 104.1 to 111.9 | 34 |
| Primary or Secondary | 104.7 | 97.1 to 112.3 | 26 |
| Master degree | 106.9 | 97.9 to 115.9 | 13 |
| Post Secondary | 101.1 | 90.8 to 111.4 | 13 |
| Doctorate | 106.4 | 102 to 110.8 | 9 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 106 | 96.4 to 115.6 | 7 |
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 | 104.2 | 96 to 112.4 | 24 |
Data last updated: 2026-06-11 (latest test submission).
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