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: 99.8 to 102.4
Validated / All N
466 / 1,316
Validation rate: 35.4%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 82.9
p50: 101.6
p90: 120.2
Avg time
41:38
Last updated
2026-06-17
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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) | 102.4 | 100.4 to 104.4 | 171 |
| Youth (12-18) | 101 | 98.8 to 103.2 | 101 |
| Adult (36-65) | 99.7 | 97.5 to 101.9 | 175 |
| Senior (66-100) | 95.1 | 86 to 104.2 | 19 |
Average IQ in Switzerland by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102.6 | 100.8 to 104.4 | 248 |
| Female | 98.7 | 96.9 to 100.5 | 218 |
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 | 99.9 | 97.6 to 102.2 | 131 |
| Bachelor | 101.2 | 98.7 to 103.7 | 100 |
| Post Secondary | 101.1 | 98.1 to 104.1 | 90 |
| Master degree | 101.7 | 97.3 to 106.1 | 68 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 101.1 | 97.2 to 105 | 61 |
| Doctorate | 107.3 | 102.3 to 112.3 | 16 |
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 | 107.9 | 103.4 to 112.4 | 28 |
| 2 | Engineering and Technology | 104 | 100.2 to 107.8 | 37 |
| 3 | No diploma | 101.3 | 99.3 to 103.3 | 176 |
| 4 | Medicine and Health | 100.9 | 96.9 to 104.9 | 34 |
| 5 | Economics | 98.5 | 94.5 to 102.5 | 38 |
| 6 | Business | 97 | 91.6 to 102.4 | 22 |
Data last updated: 2026-06-17 (latest test submission).
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