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
95% CI: 102.9 to 109.1
Validated / All N
98 / 350
Validation rate: 28.0%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 83.2
p50: 109.8
p90: 125
Avg time
46:36
Last updated
2026-04-19
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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 | 105.7 to 114.3 | 44 |
| Adult (36-65) | 103.5 | 98.5 to 108.5 | 29 |
| Youth (12-18) | 102.9 | 95.2 to 110.6 | 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 | 106.8 | 102.7 to 110.9 | 37 |
| Male | 105.7 | 101.8 to 109.6 | 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 | 108.3 | 104.4 to 112.2 | 33 |
| Primary or Secondary | 104.4 | 96.4 to 112.4 | 25 |
| Master degree | 107.1 | 98.1 to 116.1 | 13 |
| Post Secondary | 101.8 | 87.3 to 116.3 | 11 |
| Doctorate | 106.6 | 102.2 to 111 | 9 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 106.1 | 96.6 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 | 103.9 | 95.4 to 112.4 | 23 |
Data last updated: 2026-04-19 (latest test submission).
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