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
100
95% CI: 98 to 102
Validated / All N
200 / 580
Validation rate: 34.5%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 81.9
p50: 99.5
p90: 117.4
Avg time
56:55
Last updated
2026-04-19
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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) | 101.9 | 99.4 to 104.4 | 130 |
| Adult (36-65) | 101 | 95 to 107 | 28 |
| Youth (12-18) | 97.8 | 94.5 to 101.1 | 42 |
Average IQ in Malaysia by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102.1 | 99.3 to 104.9 | 128 |
| Female | 98.7 | 95.7 to 101.7 | 72 |
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 | 103.6 | 100.6 to 106.6 | 72 |
| Primary or Secondary | 96.6 | 93.3 to 99.9 | 59 |
| Post Secondary | 96.4 | 91.6 to 101.2 | 36 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 100.9 | 94.1 to 107.7 | 21 |
| Master degree | 104.5 | 92.8 to 116.2 | 8 |
| Doctorate | 106.8 | 98.6 to 115 | 4 |
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 | 99.9 | 95.6 to 104.2 | 26 |
| 2 | No diploma | 98.3 | 94.5 to 102.1 | 70 |
Data last updated: 2026-04-19 (latest test submission).
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