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
101.1
95% CI: 100.2 to 102
Validated / All N
1,155 / 3,094
Validation rate: 37.3%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 81.5
p50: 102
p90: 121
Avg time
42:01
Last updated
2026-05-07
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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) | 103.1 | 101.8 to 104.4 | 568 |
| Adult (36-65) | 99.9 | 98.2 to 101.6 | 318 |
| Youth (12-18) | 99.6 | 97.4 to 101.8 | 243 |
| Senior (66-100) | 93.1 | 89.5 to 96.7 | 26 |
Average IQ in the Netherlands by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102.4 | 101.2 to 103.6 | 671 |
| Female | 99.7 | 98.3 to 101.1 | 484 |
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 | 103.1 | 101.6 to 104.6 | 358 |
| Primary or Secondary | 99.3 | 97.8 to 100.8 | 345 |
| Master degree | 103.3 | 100.7 to 105.9 | 158 |
| Post Secondary | 98.8 | 96.3 to 101.3 | 149 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 99.6 | 97 to 102.2 | 129 |
| Doctorate | 104.5 | 97.8 to 111.2 | 16 |
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 | 105.9 | 102.6 to 109.2 | 75 |
| 2 | Physics | 104.8 | 99.8 to 109.8 | 21 |
| 3 | Mathematics | 104.2 | 98.1 to 110.3 | 25 |
| 4 | Engineering and Technology | 103.6 | 101 to 106.2 | 123 |
| 5 | Visual Arts | 103.3 | 100.1 to 106.5 | 43 |
| 6 | Psychology | 101.9 | 95.7 to 108.1 | 30 |
| 7 | Social Work | 101.7 | 95.5 to 107.9 | 30 |
| 8 | History | 101.5 | 96.2 to 106.8 | 21 |
| 9 | Medicine and Health | 101.1 | 96.3 to 105.9 | 50 |
| 10 | No diploma | 99.9 | 98.3 to 101.5 | 374 |
| 11 | Law | 99.7 | 95.5 to 103.9 | 39 |
| 12 | Biology | 99.2 | 93.9 to 104.5 | 23 |
| 13 | Economics | 99.2 | 96.7 to 101.7 | 108 |
| 14 | Languages and Literature | 99 | 95 to 103 | 44 |
| 15 | Business | 98.6 | 94.8 to 102.4 | 61 |
| 16 | Performing Arts | 97.7 | 91.9 to 103.5 | 26 |
Data last updated: 2026-05-07 (latest test submission).
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