Average IQ in Russia
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
99.6
95% CI: 99.4 to 99.8
Validated / All N
13,025 / 41,487
Validation rate: 31.4%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 81.6
p50: 99.4
p90: 117.8
Avg time
40:06
Last updated
2026-05-07
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IQ distribution in Russia (p10-p90)
Russia
85100115
IQ score
IQ breakdowns in Russia by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in Russia by age group
Age group table
| Age group | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Adult (19-35) | 101.9 | 101.5 to 102.3 | 5,569 |
| Youth (12-18) | 98.5 | 98.1 to 98.9 | 4,680 |
| Adult (36-65) | 97.5 | 97 to 98 | 2,673 |
| Senior (66-100) | 93.2 | 90.4 to 96 | 103 |
Average IQ in Russia by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 101.3 | 101 to 101.6 | 7,175 |
| Female | 97.8 | 97.5 to 98.1 | 5,825 |
Average IQ in Russia by education level
Education table (largest samples)
| Education level | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary or Secondary | 98.9 | 98.5 to 99.3 | 5,760 |
| Bachelor | 100.4 | 99.9 to 100.9 | 2,964 |
| Post Secondary | 98.9 | 98.2 to 99.6 | 1,746 |
| Master degree | 101.5 | 100.8 to 102.2 | 1,249 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 100.2 | 99.4 to 101 | 1,230 |
| Doctorate | 101.2 | 98.3 to 104.1 | 76 |
Average IQ in Russia by study area
Note: groups with N<20 are hidden by default.
Top study areas in Russia (N >= 20)
| Rank | Study area | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science | 104.6 | 103.6 to 105.6 | 731 |
| 2 | Physics | 103.8 | 102.1 to 105.5 | 289 |
| 3 | Philosophy | 101.6 | 98.9 to 104.3 | 119 |
| 4 | Engineering and Technology | 101.3 | 100.6 to 102 | 1,296 |
| 5 | Chemistry | 101.2 | 99.2 to 103.2 | 177 |
| 6 | Mathematics | 101.1 | 99.4 to 102.8 | 350 |
| 7 | Visual Arts | 99.6 | 98.2 to 101 | 428 |
| 8 | Earth Science | 99.3 | 95.7 to 102.9 | 50 |
| 9 | No diploma | 99.2 | 98.8 to 99.6 | 5,390 |
| 10 | Political Science | 99.2 | 96.6 to 101.8 | 114 |
| 11 | Space Sciences | 99.2 | 92.9 to 105.5 | 23 |
| 12 | Performing Arts | 99 | 97 to 101 | 178 |
| 13 | Biology | 98.8 | 97 to 100.6 | 229 |
| 14 | Economics | 98.7 | 97.9 to 99.5 | 1,105 |
| 15 | Theology | 98.7 | 95.4 to 102 | 45 |
| 16 | Business | 98.6 | 97.4 to 99.8 | 442 |
| 17 | Languages and Literature | 98.6 | 97.4 to 99.8 | 345 |
| 18 | Sociology | 98.5 | 96.1 to 100.9 | 127 |
| 19 | Law | 98.1 | 96.8 to 99.4 | 360 |
| 20 | Medicine and Health | 97.8 | 96.6 to 99 | 447 |
| 21 | Geography | 97.7 | 95.2 to 100.2 | 88 |
| 22 | History | 97.7 | 95.8 to 99.6 | 188 |
| 23 | Social Work | 96.4 | 94.8 to 98 | 201 |
| 24 | Psychology | 95.9 | 94.5 to 97.3 | 291 |
Data last updated: 2026-05-07 (latest test submission).
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