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 to 102.2
Validated / All N
173 / 528
Validation rate: 32.8%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 81.9
p50: 99.7
p90: 118
Avg time
59:39
Last updated
2026-01-26
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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) | 102.4 | 99.8 to 105 | 114 |
| Adult (36-65) | 99.9 | 93.5 to 106.3 | 25 |
| Youth (12-18) | 97 | 93 to 101 | 34 |
Average IQ in Malaysia by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102.1 | 99.1 to 105.1 | 111 |
| Female | 99 | 95.9 to 102.1 | 62 |
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 | 104.2 | 101.1 to 107.3 | 66 |
| Primary or Secondary | 95.6 | 91.9 to 99.3 | 49 |
| Post Secondary | 96.5 | 92.1 to 100.9 | 31 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 102 | 94.4 to 109.6 | 19 |
| Master degree | 105 | 88.6 to 121.4 | 6 |
| Doctorate | 100.8 | 95.3 to 106.3 | 2 |
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 | 100.3 | 95.5 to 105.1 | 22 |
| 2 | No diploma | 98 | 94.2 to 101.8 | 59 |
Data last updated: 2026-01-26 (latest test submission).
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