Average IQ in Spain
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
100.3
95% CI: 98.9 to 101.7
Validated / All N
467 / 1,270
Validation rate: 36.8%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 79.6
p50: 100.1
p90: 119.1
Avg time
41:34
Last updated
2026-05-07
View
Current view N: 467
IQ distribution in Spain (p10-p90)
Spain
85100115
IQ score
IQ breakdowns in Spain by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in Spain by age group
Small sample: at least one group has N<50 (estimates are unstable).
Age group table
| Age group | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Adult (19-35) | 101.8 | 99 to 104.6 | 170 |
| Adult (36-65) | 99.5 | 97.4 to 101.6 | 185 |
| Youth (12-18) | 98.6 | 95.4 to 101.8 | 102 |
| Senior (66-100) | 93.8 | 87.3 to 100.3 | 10 |
Average IQ in Spain by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 101.3 | 99.2 to 103.4 | 237 |
| Female | 98.6 | 96.7 to 100.5 | 230 |
Average IQ in Spain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 103.1 | 100.8 to 105.4 | 159 |
| Primary or Secondary | 98.4 | 95.6 to 101.2 | 128 |
| Post Secondary | 99.2 | 94.8 to 103.6 | 72 |
| Master degree | 100 | 96.4 to 103.6 | 49 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 98.3 | 94.4 to 102.2 | 46 |
| Doctorate | 100 | 92 to 108 | 13 |
Average IQ in Spain by study area
Note: groups with N<20 are hidden by default.
Top study areas in Spain (N >= 20)
| Rank | Study area | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering and Technology | 104.3 | 100.5 to 108.1 | 48 |
| 2 | Business | 101.2 | 93.8 to 108.6 | 20 |
| 3 | Languages and Literature | 100.8 | 97.2 to 104.4 | 25 |
| 4 | No diploma | 100.5 | 98.2 to 102.8 | 141 |
| 5 | Law | 100.2 | 89.4 to 111 | 21 |
| 6 | Economics | 99.6 | 96.2 to 103 | 49 |
Data last updated: 2026-05-07 (latest test submission).
Page refreshed: 2026-05-09 10:27:08.034 UTC (site build time).