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: 100.1 to 102.1
Validated / All N
975 / 2,619
Validation rate: 37.2%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 80.7
p50: 102
p90: 120.8
Avg time
39:43
Last updated
2026-02-08
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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 | 101.5 to 104.3 | 474 |
| Adult (36-65) | 100.1 | 98.3 to 101.9 | 277 |
| Youth (12-18) | 99.7 | 97.4 to 102 | 204 |
| Senior (66-100) | 94.8 | 90.2 to 99.4 | 20 |
Average IQ in the Netherlands by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102.5 | 101.2 to 103.8 | 551 |
| Female | 99.7 | 98.2 to 101.2 | 424 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary or Secondary | 99.8 | 98.2 to 101.4 | 299 |
| Bachelor | 102.9 | 101.2 to 104.6 | 296 |
| Master degree | 103.4 | 100.8 to 106 | 142 |
| Post Secondary | 98.4 | 95.5 to 101.3 | 121 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 99.2 | 96.6 to 101.8 | 106 |
| Doctorate | 103.6 | 92.1 to 115.1 | 11 |
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 | 101.9 to 109.9 | 54 |
| 2 | Mathematics | 104.2 | 97.8 to 110.6 | 24 |
| 3 | Visual Arts | 103.7 | 100.1 to 107.3 | 37 |
| 4 | Engineering and Technology | 102.7 | 100 to 105.4 | 95 |
| 5 | Psychology | 102.3 | 95.3 to 109.3 | 26 |
| 6 | Medicine and Health | 100.9 | 95.9 to 105.9 | 45 |
| 7 | No diploma | 100.4 | 98.7 to 102.1 | 318 |
| 8 | Law | 100.1 | 95.6 to 104.6 | 38 |
| 9 | Languages and Literature | 99.2 | 95.4 to 103 | 42 |
| 10 | Economics | 99.1 | 96.6 to 101.6 | 92 |
| 11 | Social Work | 98.9 | 93.8 to 104 | 22 |
| 12 | Business | 98.8 | 94.5 to 103.1 | 53 |
| 13 | Performing Arts | 98.3 | 91.9 to 104.7 | 23 |
Data last updated: 2026-02-08 (latest test submission).
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