Average IQ in Switzerland
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
101.1
95% CI: 99.7 to 102.5
Validated / All N
367 / 1,039
Validation rate: 35.3%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 82.9
p50: 101.7
p90: 121.4
Avg time
41:37
Last updated
2026-03-25
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IQ distribution in Switzerland (p10-p90)
Switzerland
85100115
IQ score
IQ breakdowns in Switzerland by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in Switzerland 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) | 101.9 | 99.4 to 104.4 | 135 |
| Youth (12-18) | 101.8 | 98.9 to 104.7 | 75 |
| Adult (36-65) | 99.6 | 97.2 to 102 | 144 |
| Senior (66-100) | 98.7 | 86.3 to 111.1 | 13 |
Average IQ in Switzerland by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102.9 | 100.7 to 105.1 | 197 |
| Female | 98.5 | 96.5 to 100.5 | 170 |
Average IQ in Switzerland 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 | 100.9 | 98.4 to 103.4 | 103 |
| Bachelor | 101.2 | 98.4 to 104 | 85 |
| Post Secondary | 100.7 | 96.6 to 104.8 | 70 |
| Master degree | 100.8 | 96.1 to 105.5 | 52 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 100.5 | 95.5 to 105.5 | 43 |
| Doctorate | 108.3 | 101.8 to 114.8 | 14 |
Average IQ in Switzerland by study area
Note: groups with N<20 are hidden by default.
Top study areas in Switzerland (N >= 20)
| Rank | Study area | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science | 109.5 | 103.7 to 115.3 | 22 |
| 2 | Engineering and Technology | 103.5 | 99.5 to 107.5 | 33 |
| 3 | Medicine and Health | 101.7 | 95.8 to 107.6 | 22 |
| 4 | No diploma | 101.7 | 99.5 to 103.9 | 139 |
| 5 | Economics | 97.9 | 93.5 to 102.3 | 32 |
Data last updated: 2026-03-25 (latest test submission).
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