Average IQ in Italy
Based on the UniversalIQTest.com online dataset (Passed quality checks / All results)
The average IQ in Italy is 101.7 in our dataset of 1,548 test results. See the full distribution, confidence interval, and how Italy compares worldwide.
These are averages from self-selected participants in the UniversalIQTest.com online test (not population IQ).
Use N and Approx. interval when comparing; avoid causal conclusions.
The displayed group score converts the group’s average percentile rank in the selected dataset view to an IQ-style scale (100, standard deviation 15). It is not the arithmetic mean of individual IQ scores.
Intervals use an approximate spread estimated from the interquartile range and sample size. They are indicative uncertainty ranges around the transformed group score, not validated confidence intervals for a population mean.
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IQ distribution in Italy (p10-p90)
IQ breakdowns in Italy by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in Italy by age group
| Age group | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Adult (19-35) | 104.6 | 103.4–105.8 | 535 |
| Youth (12-18) | 100.6 | 98.7–102.5 | 273 |
| Adult (36-65) | 99.2 | 98.1–100.3 | 649 |
| Senior (66-100) | 96.7 | 93.8–99.6 | 91 |
Average IQ in Italy by gender
| Gender | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 103.4 | 102.4–104.4 | 911 |
| Female | 97.9 | 96.8–99 | 630 |
Average IQ in Italy by education level
| Education level | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 102.8 | 101.4–104.2 | 422 |
| Primary or Secondary | 101.3 | 99.7–102.9 | 389 |
| Post Secondary | 101.3 | 99.8–102.8 | 308 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 100 | 98–102 | 239 |
| Master degree | 102.3 | 100.1–104.5 | 150 |
| Doctorate | 105.1 | 100.6–109.6 | 35 |
Average IQ in Italy by study area
| Rank | Study area | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chemistry | 109.7 | 105.7–113.7 | 26 |
| 2 | Engineering and Technology | 105.5 | 103.7–107.3 | 179 |
| 3 | Mathematics | 105.3 | 102.1–108.5 | 64 |
| 4 | Philosophy | 104.4 | 97.6–111.2 | 26 |
| 5 | Computer Science | 104.2 | 101.5–106.9 | 91 |
| 6 | Earth Science | 102.7 | 98.4–107 | 28 |
| 7 | Performing Arts | 102.4 | 95.8–109 | 29 |
| 8 | Biology | 101.6 | 98.5–104.7 | 42 |
| 9 | Visual Arts | 101.3 | 98.3–104.3 | 77 |
| 10 | Political Science | 101 | 95–107 | 20 |
| 11 | No diploma | 100.8 | 99.1–102.5 | 360 |
| 12 | Languages and Literature | 100.7 | 98.2–103.2 | 97 |
| 13 | Business | 100.5 | 97.1–103.9 | 58 |
| 14 | Psychology | 100.3 | 95.6–105 | 42 |
| 15 | Medicine and Health | 100.1 | 96.7–103.5 | 86 |
| 16 | Law | 99.8 | 95.7–103.9 | 60 |
| 17 | Economics | 99.6 | 97.5–101.7 | 141 |
| 18 | History | 98.5 | 92.7–104.3 | 22 |
| 19 | Sociology | 98.4 | 94.3–102.5 | 24 |
| 20 | Social Work | 95.6 | 89.5–101.7 | 21 |
Average IQ in Italy: frequently asked questions
- What is the average IQ in Italy?
- Our dataset shows an average of 101.7 IQ-style points for Italy, based on 1,548 results (Approx. interval 101–102.4, median 102.5).
- How many people from Italy took the test?
- 4,528 results from Italy are included in our dataset, of which 1,548 pass our internal validation checks for timing, completion and consistency.
- Is this the same as the average IQ of the population?
- These are averages from self-selected participants in the UniversalIQTest.com online test (not population IQ).
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