Average IQ in Saudi Arabia
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
95
95% CI: 93.6 to 96.4
Validated / All N
350 / 1,294
Validation rate: 27.0%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 74.6
p50: 93.2
p90: 110.7
Avg time
51:40
Last updated
2026-05-22
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IQ distribution in Saudi Arabia (p10-p90)
Saudi Arabia
85100115
IQ score
IQ breakdowns in Saudi Arabia by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in Saudi Arabia by age group
Age group table
| Age group | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (36-65) | 96.9 | 93 to 100.8 | 70 |
| Young Adult (19-35) | 95.2 | 93.3 to 97.1 | 153 |
| Youth (12-18) | 94.3 | 92.1 to 96.5 | 127 |
Average IQ in Saudi Arabia by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 97.1 | 94.7 to 99.5 | 157 |
| Female | 93.5 | 91.9 to 95.1 | 193 |
Average IQ in Saudi Arabia 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 | 94.1 | 91.8 to 96.4 | 147 |
| Bachelor | 94.4 | 92.4 to 96.4 | 139 |
| Post Secondary | 96.8 | 92 to 101.6 | 27 |
| Master degree | 103.2 | 95.4 to 111 | 23 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 91.3 | 87 to 95.6 | 13 |
| Doctorate | 87.1 | N/A | 1 |
Average IQ in Saudi Arabia by study area
Note: groups with N<20 are hidden by default.
Top study areas in Saudi Arabia (N >= 20)
| Rank | Study area | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering and Technology | 99.2 | 94.4 to 104 | 23 |
| 2 | Medicine and Health | 97.1 | 90.8 to 103.4 | 32 |
| 3 | Business | 95.9 | 90.5 to 101.3 | 36 |
| 4 | No diploma | 95.5 | 92.7 to 98.3 | 112 |
| 5 | Languages and Literature | 92.3 | 87.9 to 96.7 | 23 |
Data last updated: 2026-05-22 (latest test submission).
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