Average IQ in Taiwan
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
102.6
95% CI: 102 to 103.2
Validated / All N
1,830 / 5,061
Validation rate: 36.2%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 85.5
p50: 103.8
p90: 121.4
Avg time
43:15
Last updated
2026-03-25
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IQ distribution in Taiwan (p10-p90)
Taiwan
85100115
IQ score
IQ breakdowns in Taiwan by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in Taiwan 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) | 104.4 | 103.4 to 105.4 | 857 |
| Youth (12-18) | 102.4 | 101 to 103.8 | 353 |
| Adult (36-65) | 100.8 | 99.8 to 101.8 | 599 |
| Senior (66-100) | 99.5 | 93 to 106 | 21 |
Average IQ in Taiwan by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 104.8 | 103.9 to 105.7 | 951 |
| Female | 100.6 | 99.8 to 101.4 | 879 |
Average IQ in Taiwan 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 | 102.8 | 101.9 to 103.7 | 943 |
| Post Secondary | 101 | 98.9 to 103.1 | 236 |
| Primary or Secondary | 101.7 | 99.9 to 103.5 | 233 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 101 | 99.2 to 102.8 | 228 |
| Master degree | 106.8 | 104.8 to 108.8 | 173 |
| Doctorate | 108.3 | 102.1 to 114.5 | 17 |
Average IQ in Taiwan by study area
Note: groups with N<20 are hidden by default.
Top study areas in Taiwan (N >= 20)
| Rank | Study area | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science | 110.5 | 108 to 113 | 83 |
| 2 | Mathematics | 106.7 | 101.6 to 111.8 | 37 |
| 3 | Biology | 105.9 | 100.9 to 110.9 | 34 |
| 4 | Engineering and Technology | 105.6 | 103.9 to 107.3 | 247 |
| 5 | Chemistry | 103.6 | 96.8 to 110.4 | 26 |
| 6 | Law | 103.4 | 98.8 to 108 | 20 |
| 7 | Economics | 103.1 | 100.3 to 105.9 | 59 |
| 8 | Visual Arts | 102.7 | 100.5 to 104.9 | 110 |
| 9 | Languages and Literature | 102.2 | 100.4 to 104 | 87 |
| 10 | Medicine and Health | 101.6 | 99.2 to 104 | 90 |
| 11 | No diploma | 101.6 | 100.3 to 102.9 | 521 |
| 12 | Business | 101.5 | 99.7 to 103.3 | 229 |
| 13 | Performing Arts | 101.2 | 98.6 to 103.8 | 47 |
| 14 | Sociology | 100.9 | 97.8 to 104 | 28 |
| 15 | Psychology | 100.5 | 93.4 to 107.6 | 30 |
| 16 | Social Work | 96.2 | 93.6 to 98.8 | 85 |
Data last updated: 2026-03-25 (latest test submission).
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