Average IQ in Syria
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
96.8
95% CI: 93.7 to 99.9
Validated / All N
108 / 364
Validation rate: 29.7%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 75.9
p50: 95.2
p90: 116.2
Avg time
39:57
Last updated
2026-02-25
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IQ distribution in Syria (p10-p90)
Syria
85100115
IQ score
IQ breakdowns in Syria by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in Syria 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) | 98.8 | 95 to 102.6 | 63 |
| Youth (12-18) | 97.6 | 92.4 to 102.8 | 32 |
| Adult (36-65) | 90.3 | 83.5 to 97.1 | 13 |
Average IQ in Syria by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 98.6 | 94.2 to 103 | 55 |
| Female | 96.3 | 92.6 to 100 | 53 |
Average IQ in Syria 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 | 95.5 | 90.5 to 100.5 | 44 |
| Primary or Secondary | 96.6 | 91.5 to 101.7 | 31 |
| Post Secondary | 100.3 | 92.7 to 107.9 | 13 |
| Master degree | 97.2 | 92.5 to 101.9 | 11 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 95.8 | 87.8 to 103.8 | 7 |
| Doctorate | 104.4 | 88.3 to 120.5 | 2 |
Average IQ in Syria by study area
Note: groups with N<20 are hidden by default.
Top study areas in Syria (N >= 20)
| Rank | Study area | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medicine and Health | 99.9 | 94 to 105.8 | 21 |
| 2 | No diploma | 97.5 | 91.8 to 103.2 | 20 |
Data last updated: 2026-02-25 (latest test submission).
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