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: 100.6 to 102.6
Validated / All N
908 / 3,135
Validation rate: 29.0%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 81.4
p50: 102.8
p90: 121.2
Avg time
41:28
Last updated
2026-02-08
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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) | 104.4 | 102.7 to 106.1 | 294 |
| Youth (12-18) | 100.6 | 98.1 to 103.1 | 161 |
| Adult (36-65) | 99.5 | 98 to 101 | 404 |
| Senior (66-100) | 96.3 | 93.8 to 98.8 | 49 |
Average IQ in Italy by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 103.5 | 102.2 to 104.8 | 523 |
| Female | 97.8 | 96.3 to 99.3 | 385 |
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 | 103.2 | 101.4 to 105 | 244 |
| Primary or Secondary | 101.1 | 99 to 103.2 | 232 |
| Post Secondary | 101.1 | 98.7 to 103.5 | 182 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 100.3 | 97.6 to 103 | 137 |
| Master degree | 101.7 | 99 to 104.4 | 96 |
| Doctorate | 103.5 | 95.8 to 111.2 | 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 | 105.9 | 103.6 to 108.2 | 103 |
| 2 | Mathematics | 105.5 | 102.1 to 108.9 | 38 |
| 3 | Computer Science | 104 | 100.3 to 107.7 | 52 |
| 4 | Languages and Literature | 102 | 99.1 to 104.9 | 63 |
| 5 | Visual Arts | 102 | 98.2 to 105.8 | 51 |
| 6 | Medicine and Health | 100.8 | 96.7 to 104.9 | 59 |
| 7 | No diploma | 100.5 | 98.2 to 102.8 | 211 |
| 8 | Biology | 100.4 | 97.1 to 103.7 | 23 |
| 9 | Economics | 100 | 97.3 to 102.7 | 82 |
| 10 | Psychology | 99.9 | 94.1 to 105.7 | 28 |
| 11 | Law | 99.6 | 92.8 to 106.4 | 30 |
| 12 | Business | 99.5 | 93.7 to 105.3 | 34 |
Data last updated: 2026-02-08 (latest test submission).
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