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
101.3
95% CI: 100 to 102.6
Validated / All N
418 / 1,201
Validation rate: 34.8%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 83
p50: 101.7
p90: 120.4
Avg time
42:42
Last updated
2026-05-07
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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) | 102.5 | 100.4 to 104.6 | 157 |
| Youth (12-18) | 101.5 | 99 to 104 | 85 |
| Adult (36-65) | 99.7 | 97.5 to 101.9 | 160 |
| Senior (66-100) | 96.9 | 85.3 to 108.5 | 16 |
Average IQ in Switzerland by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102.8 | 100.9 to 104.7 | 225 |
| Female | 99 | 97.2 to 100.8 | 193 |
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 | 100.7 | 98.3 to 103.1 | 115 |
| Bachelor | 101.5 | 99.1 to 103.9 | 95 |
| Post Secondary | 101 | 97.4 to 104.6 | 79 |
| Master degree | 101.1 | 96.9 to 105.3 | 58 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 100.9 | 96.6 to 105.2 | 55 |
| 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 | 108.5 | 104.6 to 112.4 | 26 |
| 2 | Engineering and Technology | 103.7 | 99.8 to 107.6 | 35 |
| 3 | No diploma | 101.7 | 99.8 to 103.6 | 157 |
| 4 | Medicine and Health | 101.6 | 97.7 to 105.5 | 30 |
| 5 | Economics | 98.5 | 94.3 to 102.7 | 35 |
| 6 | Business | 98.1 | 92.1 to 104.1 | 20 |
Data last updated: 2026-05-07 (latest test submission).
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