Average IQ in Malaysia
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
99.9
95% CI: 97.9 to 101.9
Validated / All N
206 / 588
Validation rate: 35.0%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 81.7
p50: 99.4
p90: 117.1
Avg time
58:54
Last updated
2026-05-03
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IQ distribution in Malaysia (p10-p90)
Malaysia
85100115
IQ score
IQ breakdowns in Malaysia by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in Malaysia 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) | 101.7 | 99.2 to 104.2 | 135 |
| Adult (36-65) | 100.9 | 94.9 to 106.9 | 28 |
| Youth (12-18) | 97.9 | 94.4 to 101.4 | 43 |
Average IQ in Malaysia by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102 | 99.2 to 104.8 | 130 |
| Female | 98.7 | 95.8 to 101.6 | 76 |
Average IQ in Malaysia 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 | 103.3 | 100.4 to 106.2 | 75 |
| Primary or Secondary | 96.7 | 93.3 to 100.1 | 60 |
| Post Secondary | 96.3 | 91.6 to 101 | 36 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 100.9 | 94.5 to 107.3 | 22 |
| Master degree | 104.5 | 92.8 to 116.2 | 8 |
| Doctorate | 101.8 | 89.6 to 114 | 5 |
Average IQ in Malaysia by study area
Note: groups with N<20 are hidden by default.
Top study areas in Malaysia (N >= 20)
| Rank | Study area | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business | 99.2 | 94.3 to 104.1 | 27 |
| 2 | No diploma | 98.4 | 94.5 to 102.3 | 71 |
Data last updated: 2026-05-03 (latest test submission).
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