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
99.8
95% CI: 99.6 to 100
Validated / All N
12,890 / 41,042
Validation rate: 31.4%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 81.7
p50: 99.8
p90: 118.1
Avg time
40:02
Last updated
2026-03-08
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Current view N: 12,890
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) | 102.1 | 101.7 to 102.5 | 5,516 |
| Youth (12-18) | 98.7 | 98.3 to 99.1 | 4,616 |
| Adult (36-65) | 97.7 | 97.2 to 98.2 | 2,655 |
| Senior (66-100) | 93.4 | 90.5 to 96.3 | 103 |
Average IQ in Russia by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 101.5 | 101.2 to 101.8 | 7,074 |
| Female | 98 | 97.7 to 98.3 | 5,791 |
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 | 5,692 |
| Bachelor | 100.7 | 100.2 to 101.2 | 2,941 |
| Post Secondary | 99 | 98.3 to 99.7 | 1,727 |
| Master degree | 101.7 | 101 to 102.4 | 1,238 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 100.4 | 99.6 to 101.2 | 1,216 |
| Doctorate | 101.4 | 98.5 to 104.3 | 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 | 104.8 | 103.8 to 105.8 | 711 |
| 2 | Physics | 103.9 | 102.2 to 105.6 | 282 |
| 3 | Philosophy | 101.8 | 99.1 to 104.5 | 115 |
| 4 | Chemistry | 101.5 | 99.5 to 103.5 | 176 |
| 5 | Engineering and Technology | 101.5 | 100.8 to 102.2 | 1,285 |
| 6 | Mathematics | 101.3 | 99.6 to 103 | 344 |
| 7 | Visual Arts | 99.8 | 98.4 to 101.2 | 426 |
| 8 | Earth Science | 99.5 | 96 to 103 | 50 |
| 9 | No diploma | 99.5 | 99.1 to 99.9 | 5,330 |
| 10 | Political Science | 99.5 | 96.9 to 102.1 | 114 |
| 11 | Space Sciences | 99.5 | 93.2 to 105.8 | 23 |
| 12 | Performing Arts | 99.3 | 97.3 to 101.3 | 178 |
| 13 | Biology | 99.1 | 97.2 to 101 | 226 |
| 14 | Theology | 99 | 95.5 to 102.5 | 44 |
| 15 | Economics | 98.9 | 98.1 to 99.7 | 1,099 |
| 16 | Business | 98.8 | 97.6 to 100 | 441 |
| 17 | Languages and Literature | 98.8 | 97.6 to 100 | 343 |
| 18 | Sociology | 98.7 | 96.2 to 101.2 | 126 |
| 19 | Law | 98.3 | 96.9 to 99.7 | 358 |
| 20 | Geography | 98 | 95.5 to 100.5 | 88 |
| 21 | History | 98 | 96 to 100 | 187 |
| 22 | Medicine and Health | 98 | 96.8 to 99.2 | 445 |
| 23 | Social Work | 96.6 | 95 to 98.2 | 200 |
| 24 | Psychology | 96.1 | 94.7 to 97.5 | 287 |
Data last updated: 2026-03-08 (latest test submission).
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