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
100.1
95% CI: 98.1 to 102.1
Validated / All N
194 / 559
Validation rate: 34.7%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 82
p50: 99.6
p90: 117.8
Avg time
57:20
Last updated
2026-03-24
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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) | 102 | 99.5 to 104.5 | 125 |
| Adult (36-65) | 101.1 | 95 to 107.2 | 28 |
| Youth (12-18) | 97.5 | 94.1 to 100.9 | 41 |
Average IQ in Malaysia by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102.2 | 99.4 to 105 | 125 |
| Female | 98.7 | 95.7 to 101.7 | 69 |
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 | 103.7 | 100.6 to 106.8 | 70 |
| Primary or Secondary | 96.4 | 93.2 to 99.6 | 58 |
| Post Secondary | 97.1 | 91.5 to 102.7 | 34 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 101 | 94.2 to 107.8 | 21 |
| Master degree | 103.8 | 89.7 to 117.9 | 7 |
| Doctorate | 107 | 98.9 to 115.1 | 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 | 100 | 95.5 to 104.5 | 23 |
| 2 | No diploma | 98.4 | 94.7 to 102.1 | 68 |
Data last updated: 2026-03-24 (latest test submission).
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