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
99.9
95% CI: 99.7 to 100.1
Validated / All N
12,579 / 40,893
Validation rate: 30.8%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 81.8
p50: 99.8
p90: 118.2
Avg time
40:00
Last updated
2026-02-07
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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) | 102.2 | 101.8 to 102.6 | 5,364 |
| Youth (12-18) | 98.8 | 98.4 to 99.2 | 4,531 |
| Adult (36-65) | 97.8 | 97.3 to 98.3 | 2,581 |
| 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 | 101.5 | 101.2 to 101.8 | 6,886 |
| Female | 98.1 | 97.8 to 98.4 | 5,668 |
Average IQ in Russia by education level
Education table (largest samples)
| Education level | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary or Secondary | 99.1 | 98.7 to 99.5 | 5,583 |
| Bachelor | 100.7 | 100.2 to 101.2 | 2,853 |
| Post Secondary | 99.1 | 98.4 to 99.8 | 1,678 |
| Master degree | 101.8 | 101.1 to 102.5 | 1,212 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 100.4 | 99.6 to 101.2 | 1,183 |
| Doctorate | 101 | 98 to 104 | 70 |
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 | 104.7 | 103.7 to 105.7 | 694 |
| 2 | Physics | 104 | 102.2 to 105.8 | 270 |
| 3 | Philosophy | 101.8 | 99 to 104.6 | 111 |
| 4 | Engineering and Technology | 101.6 | 100.8 to 102.4 | 1,235 |
| 5 | Chemistry | 101.5 | 99.5 to 103.5 | 173 |
| 6 | Mathematics | 101.3 | 99.6 to 103 | 334 |
| 7 | Space Sciences | 100.2 | 94 to 106.4 | 22 |
| 8 | Earth Science | 100 | 96.6 to 103.4 | 50 |
| 9 | Political Science | 99.8 | 97.1 to 102.5 | 111 |
| 10 | Visual Arts | 99.8 | 98.4 to 101.2 | 418 |
| 11 | No diploma | 99.5 | 99.1 to 99.9 | 5,222 |
| 12 | Performing Arts | 99.5 | 97.4 to 101.6 | 171 |
| 13 | Biology | 99.1 | 97.2 to 101 | 220 |
| 14 | Theology | 99.1 | 95.5 to 102.7 | 44 |
| 15 | Economics | 99 | 98.2 to 99.8 | 1,075 |
| 16 | Sociology | 99 | 96.5 to 101.5 | 124 |
| 17 | Languages and Literature | 98.8 | 97.6 to 100 | 338 |
| 18 | Business | 98.7 | 97.4 to 100 | 423 |
| 19 | Law | 98.4 | 97 to 99.8 | 351 |
| 20 | Geography | 98 | 95.4 to 100.6 | 85 |
| 21 | Medicine and Health | 98 | 96.8 to 99.2 | 442 |
| 22 | History | 97.8 | 95.8 to 99.8 | 181 |
| 23 | Social Work | 96.6 | 95 to 98.2 | 194 |
| 24 | Psychology | 95.9 | 94.5 to 97.3 | 280 |
Data last updated: 2026-02-07 (latest test submission).
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