Average IQ in Italy
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
101.5
95% CI: 100.5 to 102.5
Validated / All N
958 / 3,258
Validation rate: 29.4%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 81.4
p50: 102.5
p90: 121.3
Avg time
41:15
Last updated
2026-03-08
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IQ distribution in Italy (p10-p90)
Italy
85100115
IQ score
IQ breakdowns in Italy by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in Italy 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) | 104.2 | 102.5 to 105.9 | 316 |
| Youth (12-18) | 100.6 | 98.2 to 103 | 169 |
| Adult (36-65) | 99.4 | 98 to 100.8 | 424 |
| Senior (66-100) | 96 | 93.1 to 98.9 | 49 |
Average IQ in Italy by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 103.5 | 102.2 to 104.8 | 547 |
| Female | 97.7 | 96.3 to 99.1 | 411 |
Average IQ in Italy 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 | 102.7 | 100.9 to 104.5 | 254 |
| Primary or Secondary | 101 | 98.9 to 103.1 | 242 |
| Post Secondary | 101.1 | 98.9 to 103.3 | 197 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 100.6 | 98 to 103.2 | 148 |
| Master degree | 101.9 | 99.3 to 104.5 | 100 |
| Doctorate | 103.4 | 95.8 to 111 | 17 |
Average IQ in Italy by study area
Note: groups with N<20 are hidden by default.
Top study areas in Italy (N >= 20)
| Rank | Study area | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering and Technology | 105.5 | 103.3 to 107.7 | 107 |
| 2 | Mathematics | 105.4 | 102.2 to 108.6 | 40 |
| 3 | Computer Science | 104.2 | 100.5 to 107.9 | 52 |
| 4 | Visual Arts | 101.5 | 97.7 to 105.3 | 53 |
| 5 | Languages and Literature | 101.3 | 98.6 to 104 | 70 |
| 6 | Law | 101 | 94 to 108 | 33 |
| 7 | Medicine and Health | 101 | 96.6 to 105.4 | 62 |
| 8 | No diploma | 100.5 | 98.2 to 102.8 | 222 |
| 9 | Psychology | 100.2 | 94.6 to 105.8 | 30 |
| 10 | Economics | 99.9 | 97.3 to 102.5 | 87 |
| 11 | Biology | 99.8 | 96.5 to 103.1 | 24 |
| 12 | Business | 99.4 | 93.4 to 105.4 | 36 |
Data last updated: 2026-03-08 (latest test submission).
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