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
101.7
95% CI: 100.7 to 102.7
Validated / All N
1,008 / 3,388
Validation rate: 29.8%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 81.3
p50: 102.9
p90: 121.7
Avg time
41:18
Last updated
2026-03-24
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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 | 102.8 to 106.2 | 337 |
| Youth (12-18) | 100.7 | 98.4 to 103 | 180 |
| Adult (36-65) | 99.5 | 98.1 to 100.9 | 439 |
| Senior (66-100) | 96.9 | 93.6 to 100.2 | 52 |
Average IQ in Italy by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 103.7 | 102.5 to 104.9 | 574 |
| Female | 98 | 96.6 to 99.4 | 434 |
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 | 102.8 | 101 to 104.6 | 266 |
| Primary or Secondary | 101 | 98.9 to 103.1 | 254 |
| Post Secondary | 101.4 | 99.3 to 103.5 | 205 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 100.9 | 98.3 to 103.5 | 159 |
| Master degree | 102.2 | 99.5 to 104.9 | 104 |
| Doctorate | 104.3 | 98.9 to 109.7 | 20 |
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 | 106.1 | 102.5 to 109.7 | 43 |
| 2 | Engineering and Technology | 105.5 | 103.3 to 107.7 | 115 |
| 3 | Computer Science | 103.9 | 100.3 to 107.5 | 54 |
| 4 | Visual Arts | 101.6 | 97.9 to 105.3 | 54 |
| 5 | Languages and Literature | 101.4 | 98.7 to 104.1 | 72 |
| 6 | Medicine and Health | 101.2 | 96.7 to 105.7 | 63 |
| 7 | Law | 101 | 94.5 to 107.5 | 36 |
| 8 | No diploma | 100.8 | 98.6 to 103 | 235 |
| 9 | Economics | 100 | 97.5 to 102.5 | 91 |
| 10 | Biology | 99.7 | 96.5 to 102.9 | 25 |
| 11 | Business | 99.7 | 93.9 to 105.5 | 38 |
| 12 | Psychology | 99.6 | 93.9 to 105.3 | 31 |
Data last updated: 2026-03-24 (latest test submission).
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