Average IQ in Norway

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.

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Mean IQ

95% CI: 97.4 to 100.6

Validated / All N

375 / 1,063

Validation rate: 35.3%

p10 / Median (p50) / p90

p10: 79.8

p50: 98.6

p90: 117.4

Avg time

40:08

Last updated

2026-06-17

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IQ distribution in Norway (p10-p90)

Norway

85100115

IQ score

IQ breakdowns in Norway by age, gender, education, and study area

Average IQ in Norway 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)	100.7	97.9 to 103.5	132
Adult (36-65)	98.6	96.3 to 100.9	144
Youth (12-18)	95.9	92.9 to 98.9	78
Senior (66-100)	94.3	88.3 to 100.3	21

Average IQ in Norway by gender

Gender table

Gender	Mean IQ	95% CI	N
Male	99.5	97.4 to 101.6	222
Female	97.1	94.8 to 99.4	153

Average IQ in Norway 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	96.8	94.4 to 99.2	148
Bachelor	100.8	98.2 to 103.4	91
Post Secondary	100.2	95.9 to 104.5	53
Master degree	101.8	98.3 to 105.3	52
Short-cycle tertiary	95.8	91.1 to 100.5	26
Doctorate	104.9	97.7 to 112.1	5

Average IQ in Norway by study area

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Note: groups with N<20 are hidden by default.

Top study areas in Norway (N >= 20)

Rank	Study area	Mean IQ	95% CI	N
1	Computer Science	102.6	95.6 to 109.6	20
2	Engineering and Technology	102.6	98.9 to 106.3	40
3	Economics	101.4	97.4 to 105.4	46
4	No diploma	97.2	94.4 to 100	128

Data last updated: 2026-06-17 (latest test submission).

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