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
95.3
95% CI: 93.8 to 96.8
Validated / All N
323 / 1,212
Validation rate: 26.7%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 74.3
p50: 93.8
p90: 111.3
Avg time
52:33
Last updated
2026-03-08
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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 | 93.1 to 100.7 | 68 |
| Young Adult (19-35) | 95.3 | 93.3 to 97.3 | 140 |
| Youth (12-18) | 94.8 | 92.4 to 97.2 | 115 |
Average IQ in Saudi Arabia by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 97.6 | 94.9 to 100.3 | 139 |
| Female | 93.8 | 92.1 to 95.5 | 184 |
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 | 94.6 | 92.1 to 97.1 | 135 |
| Bachelor | 94.9 | 92.8 to 97 | 129 |
| Post Secondary | 96.3 | 90.9 to 101.7 | 23 |
| Master degree | 102.9 | 95.3 to 110.5 | 22 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 91.6 | 87.2 to 96 | 13 |
| Doctorate | 87.5 | 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 | 99.5 | 95.1 to 103.9 | 21 |
| 2 | Medicine and Health | 97.5 | 90.5 to 104.5 | 30 |
| 3 | Business | 96.2 | 89.8 to 102.6 | 33 |
| 4 | No diploma | 96.1 | 93.1 to 99.1 | 101 |
| 5 | Languages and Literature | 92.7 | 88 to 97.4 | 22 |
Data last updated: 2026-03-08 (latest test submission).
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