Average IQ in the Netherlands
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
101
95% CI: 100.1 to 101.9
Validated / All N
1,077 / 2,870
Validation rate: 37.5%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 81.3
p50: 101.7
p90: 121
Avg time
41:41
Last updated
2026-03-24
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IQ distribution in the Netherlands (p10-p90)
Netherlands
85100115
IQ score
IQ breakdowns in the Netherlands by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in the Netherlands 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) | 102.9 | 101.6 to 104.2 | 533 |
| Adult (36-65) | 100.1 | 98.3 to 101.9 | 302 |
| Youth (12-18) | 99.6 | 97.4 to 101.8 | 219 |
| Senior (66-100) | 92.7 | 88 to 97.4 | 23 |
Average IQ in the Netherlands by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102.5 | 101.2 to 103.8 | 618 |
| Female | 99.6 | 98.2 to 101 | 459 |
Average IQ in the Netherlands 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 | 101.4 to 104.6 | 332 |
| Primary or Secondary | 99.5 | 97.9 to 101.1 | 322 |
| Master degree | 103.3 | 100.8 to 105.8 | 154 |
| Post Secondary | 98.6 | 95.9 to 101.3 | 139 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 99.2 | 96.7 to 101.7 | 118 |
| Doctorate | 104.8 | 93.7 to 115.9 | 12 |
Average IQ in the Netherlands by study area
Note: groups with N<20 are hidden by default.
Top study areas in the Netherlands (N >= 20)
| Rank | Study area | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science | 106.5 | 103.2 to 109.8 | 65 |
| 2 | Mathematics | 104.1 | 97.7 to 110.5 | 24 |
| 3 | Engineering and Technology | 103.3 | 100.7 to 105.9 | 108 |
| 4 | Visual Arts | 103.3 | 99.8 to 106.8 | 41 |
| 5 | Psychology | 102.1 | 95.5 to 108.7 | 27 |
| 6 | Medicine and Health | 100.9 | 96 to 105.8 | 48 |
| 7 | Social Work | 100.3 | 94.5 to 106.1 | 25 |
| 8 | No diploma | 100.1 | 98.5 to 101.7 | 353 |
| 9 | Law | 99.9 | 95.5 to 104.3 | 38 |
| 10 | Biology | 99.6 | 93.5 to 105.7 | 22 |
| 11 | Economics | 99 | 96.6 to 101.4 | 103 |
| 12 | Business | 98.7 | 94.2 to 103.2 | 58 |
| 13 | Languages and Literature | 98.7 | 94.8 to 102.6 | 43 |
| 14 | Performing Arts | 97.8 | 91.8 to 103.8 | 25 |
Data last updated: 2026-03-24 (latest test submission).
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