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
101.6
95% CI: 100.8 to 102.4
Validated / All N
1,237 / 3,877
Validation rate: 31.9%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 81.8
p50: 102.1
p90: 121.3
Avg time
43:53
Last updated
2026-06-18
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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
Age group table
| Age group | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Adult (19-35) | 104.5 | 103.1 to 105.9 | 431 |
| Youth (12-18) | 100.7 | 98.6 to 102.8 | 225 |
| Adult (36-65) | 99 | 97.7 to 100.3 | 516 |
| Senior (66-100) | 96.1 | 93.4 to 98.8 | 65 |
Average IQ in Italy by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 103.3 | 102.2 to 104.4 | 727 |
| Female | 97.9 | 96.6 to 99.2 | 510 |
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 | 102.2 | 100.6 to 103.8 | 331 |
| Primary or Secondary | 101.1 | 99.3 to 102.9 | 316 |
| Post Secondary | 101.7 | 99.8 to 103.6 | 243 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 100.6 | 98.5 to 102.7 | 198 |
| Master degree | 101.9 | 99.5 to 104.3 | 126 |
| Doctorate | 103.8 | 99.8 to 107.8 | 23 |
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 | Mathematics | 105.5 | 101.8 to 109.2 | 54 |
| 2 | Engineering and Technology | 105.4 | 103.4 to 107.4 | 141 |
| 3 | Philosophy | 104 | 96.5 to 111.5 | 23 |
| 4 | Computer Science | 103.5 | 100 to 107 | 69 |
| 5 | Earth Science | 102.2 | 97.1 to 107.3 | 23 |
| 6 | Performing Arts | 102.1 | 95.6 to 108.6 | 25 |
| 7 | Visual Arts | 101.2 | 97.7 to 104.7 | 63 |
| 8 | No diploma | 101 | 99.1 to 102.9 | 295 |
| 9 | Languages and Literature | 100.8 | 98.1 to 103.5 | 83 |
| 10 | Medicine and Health | 100.5 | 96.9 to 104.1 | 75 |
| 11 | Law | 100.3 | 95.1 to 105.5 | 47 |
| 12 | Psychology | 100 | 95.3 to 104.7 | 38 |
| 13 | Biology | 99.9 | 97.3 to 102.5 | 30 |
| 14 | Business | 99.9 | 95.3 to 104.5 | 46 |
| 15 | Economics | 99.4 | 97 to 101.8 | 108 |
| 16 | Sociology | 99 | 95.5 to 102.5 | 21 |
Data last updated: 2026-06-18 (latest test submission).
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