Average IQ in Sweden
Based on the UniversalIQTest.com online dataset (Passed quality checks / All results)
The average IQ in Sweden is 101.5 in our dataset of 922 test results. See the full distribution, confidence interval, and how Sweden compares worldwide.
These are averages from self-selected participants in the UniversalIQTest.com online test (not population IQ).
Use N and Approx. interval when comparing; avoid causal conclusions.
The displayed group score converts the group’s average percentile rank in the selected dataset view to an IQ-style scale (100, standard deviation 15). It is not the arithmetic mean of individual IQ scores.
Intervals use an approximate spread estimated from the interquartile range and sample size. They are indicative uncertainty ranges around the transformed group score, not validated confidence intervals for a population mean.
See Methodology & limits.
Free Online IQ Test
100% free, including the complete result. No payment at the end.
40 questions · ~30 minutes · Instant results
IQ distribution in Sweden (p10-p90)
IQ breakdowns in Sweden by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in Sweden by age group
| Age group | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Adult (19-35) | 103.8 | 102–105.6 | 311 |
| Youth (12-18) | 100.5 | 98.8–102.2 | 286 |
| Adult (36-65) | 99.4 | 97.8–101 | 290 |
| Senior (66-100) | 97.8 | 92.2–103.4 | 35 |
Average IQ in Sweden by gender
| Gender | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102.8 | 101.5–104.1 | 559 |
| Female | 98.6 | 97.1–100.1 | 348 |
Average IQ in Sweden by education level
| Education level | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary or Secondary | 101.2 | 99.8–102.6 | 424 |
| Bachelor | 102.1 | 99.6–104.6 | 172 |
| Master degree | 104.4 | 101.4–107.4 | 112 |
| Post Secondary | 99.8 | 97.1–102.5 | 95 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 98.5 | 95–102 | 83 |
| Doctorate | 109 | 103.2–114.8 | 18 |
Average IQ in Sweden by study area
| Rank | Study area | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science | 106.7 | 100.6–112.8 | 34 |
| 2 | Engineering and Technology | 103.2 | 100.2–106.2 | 113 |
| 3 | Mathematics | 102.7 | 95.1–110.3 | 20 |
| 4 | No diploma | 101.9 | 100.4–103.4 | 338 |
| 5 | Economics | 101.6 | 98.7–104.5 | 83 |
| 6 | Business | 99.8 | 95.5–104.1 | 25 |
| 7 | Medicine and Health | 99.4 | 93.7–105.1 | 45 |
| 8 | Political Science | 98.5 | 92.8–104.2 | 24 |
| 9 | Languages and Literature | 98.4 | 92.3–104.5 | 23 |
| 10 | Social Work | 97.9 | 92.4–103.4 | 26 |
| 11 | Law | 97.4 | 87.2–107.6 | 22 |
Average IQ in Sweden: frequently asked questions
- What is the average IQ in Sweden?
- Our dataset shows an average of 101.5 IQ-style points for Sweden, based on 922 results (Approx. interval 100.5–102.5, median 102.8).
- How many people from Sweden took the test?
- 2,534 results from Sweden are included in our dataset, of which 922 pass our internal validation checks for timing, completion and consistency.
- Is this the same as the average IQ of the population?
- These are averages from self-selected participants in the UniversalIQTest.com online test (not population IQ).
Related statistics
Country IQ pages
Explore country-level IQ stats based on the UniversalIQTest.com online dataset.