Average IQ in the Netherlands
Based on the UniversalIQTest.com online dataset (Validated / All results)
The average IQ in the Netherlands is 101.1 in our dataset of 1,589 test results. See the full distribution, confidence interval, and how the Netherlands compares worldwide.
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.
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 the Netherlands (p10-p90)
IQ breakdowns in the Netherlands by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in the Netherlands by age group
| Age group | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Adult (19-35) | 103.1 | 102.1–104.1 | 772 |
| Adult (36-65) | 100.1 | 98.8–101.4 | 416 |
| Youth (12-18) | 99.8 | 98.1–101.5 | 356 |
| Senior (66-100) | 94.2 | 91.3–97.1 | 45 |
Average IQ in the Netherlands by gender
| Gender | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102.4 | 101.4–103.4 | 920 |
| Female | 99.7 | 98.6–100.8 | 668 |
Average IQ in the Netherlands by education level
| Education level | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 102.4 | 101.2–103.6 | 514 |
| Primary or Secondary | 99.4 | 98.1–100.7 | 461 |
| Master degree | 103.9 | 101.9–105.9 | 215 |
| Post Secondary | 99.7 | 97.6–101.8 | 211 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 99.8 | 97.5–102.1 | 168 |
| Doctorate | 105.5 | 99.2–111.8 | 19 |
Average IQ in the Netherlands by study area
| Rank | Study area | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science | 106.3 | 103.8–108.8 | 108 |
| 2 | Physics | 105.1 | 100.2–110 | 25 |
| 3 | Philosophy | 105 | 95–115 | 22 |
| 4 | Engineering and Technology | 103.6 | 101.5–105.7 | 164 |
| 5 | Mathematics | 102.5 | 97.4–107.6 | 33 |
| 6 | Visual Arts | 102.2 | 99.3–105.1 | 58 |
| 7 | Medicine and Health | 102 | 98.5–105.5 | 67 |
| 8 | Biology | 101.7 | 96.8–106.6 | 35 |
| 9 | History | 100.8 | 96.3–105.3 | 29 |
| 10 | Psychology | 100.6 | 96.2–105 | 43 |
| 11 | Social Work | 100.5 | 96.4–104.6 | 45 |
| 12 | Law | 100.2 | 97.1–103.3 | 53 |
| 13 | No diploma | 99.8 | 98.5–101.1 | 535 |
| 14 | Economics | 99.4 | 97.1–101.7 | 132 |
| 15 | Languages and Literature | 99.4 | 95.7–103.1 | 55 |
| 16 | Performing Arts | 99.4 | 94.2–104.6 | 35 |
| 17 | Business | 99 | 95.9–102.1 | 82 |
Average IQ in the Netherlands: frequently asked questions
- What is the average IQ in the Netherlands?
- Our dataset shows an average of 101.1 IQ-style points for the Netherlands, based on 1,589 results (95% confidence interval 100.4–101.8, median 102).
- How many people from the Netherlands took the test?
- 4,074 results from the Netherlands are included in our dataset, of which 1,589 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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