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
102.7
95% CI: 102 to 103.4
Validated / All N
1,639 / 4,748
Validation rate: 34.5%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 85.6
p50: 103.9
p90: 121.8
Avg time
43:01
Last updated
2026-02-08
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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) | 104.7 | 103.7 to 105.7 | 766 |
| Youth (12-18) | 102.3 | 100.8 to 103.8 | 326 |
| Adult (36-65) | 100.8 | 99.7 to 101.9 | 528 |
| Senior (66-100) | 99.5 | 92.1 to 106.9 | 19 |
Average IQ in Taiwan by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 105 | 104 to 106 | 852 |
| Female | 100.6 | 99.7 to 101.5 | 787 |
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 | 103 | 102.1 to 103.9 | 844 |
| Primary or Secondary | 101.4 | 99.6 to 103.2 | 215 |
| Post Secondary | 100.9 | 98.7 to 103.1 | 208 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 101.5 | 99.6 to 103.4 | 205 |
| Master degree | 107 | 104.8 to 109.2 | 152 |
| Doctorate | 108 | 101.2 to 114.8 | 15 |
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 | 110.7 | 108.2 to 113.2 | 77 |
| 2 | Mathematics | 106.9 | 101.8 to 112 | 37 |
| 3 | Engineering and Technology | 105.9 | 104 to 107.8 | 215 |
| 4 | Biology | 105.2 | 100 to 110.4 | 28 |
| 5 | Chemistry | 104.6 | 97.7 to 111.5 | 22 |
| 6 | Economics | 102.8 | 99.7 to 105.9 | 55 |
| 7 | Languages and Literature | 102.7 | 100.9 to 104.5 | 76 |
| 8 | Medicine and Health | 102.4 | 99.8 to 105 | 81 |
| 9 | Business | 101.9 | 100.1 to 103.7 | 202 |
| 10 | Visual Arts | 101.9 | 99.8 to 104 | 93 |
| 11 | Performing Arts | 101.8 | 98.8 to 104.8 | 43 |
| 12 | No diploma | 101.5 | 100.2 to 102.8 | 475 |
| 13 | Psychology | 101.3 | 94 to 108.6 | 28 |
| 14 | Sociology | 100.2 | 96 to 104.4 | 24 |
| 15 | Social Work | 96.5 | 93.8 to 99.2 | 81 |
Data last updated: 2026-02-08 (latest test submission).
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