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
102.5
95% CI: 101.9 to 103.1
Validated / All N
1,933 / 5,286
Validation rate: 36.6%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 85.1
p50: 103.6
p90: 121.2
Avg time
43:12
Last updated
2026-05-07
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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) | 104.2 | 103.3 to 105.1 | 912 |
| Youth (12-18) | 102.4 | 101 to 103.8 | 362 |
| Adult (36-65) | 100.6 | 99.6 to 101.6 | 638 |
| Senior (66-100) | 99.3 | 92.9 to 105.7 | 21 |
Average IQ in Taiwan by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 104.7 | 103.8 to 105.6 | 1,011 |
| Female | 100.4 | 99.6 to 101.2 | 922 |
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 | 102 to 103.6 | 999 |
| Post Secondary | 100.7 | 98.7 to 102.7 | 253 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 100.7 | 99 to 102.4 | 243 |
| Primary or Secondary | 101.7 | 99.9 to 103.5 | 242 |
| Master degree | 106.5 | 104.5 to 108.5 | 178 |
| Doctorate | 108.7 | 103 to 114.4 | 18 |
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 | 110.4 | 108 to 112.8 | 90 |
| 2 | Mathematics | 106.5 | 101.5 to 111.5 | 37 |
| 3 | Biology | 105.9 | 100.9 to 110.9 | 35 |
| 4 | Engineering and Technology | 105.5 | 103.8 to 107.2 | 263 |
| 5 | Chemistry | 103.8 | 97.2 to 110.4 | 28 |
| 6 | Law | 103.4 | 99 to 107.8 | 22 |
| 7 | Economics | 103.2 | 100.7 to 105.7 | 62 |
| 8 | Visual Arts | 102.5 | 100.3 to 104.7 | 119 |
| 9 | Languages and Literature | 101.7 | 99.9 to 103.5 | 94 |
| 10 | Medicine and Health | 101.6 | 99.2 to 104 | 95 |
| 11 | No diploma | 101.3 | 100.1 to 102.5 | 549 |
| 12 | Business | 101.2 | 99.4 to 103 | 240 |
| 13 | Sociology | 101.1 | 98.2 to 104 | 30 |
| 14 | Psychology | 100.4 | 93.3 to 107.5 | 30 |
| 15 | Performing Arts | 100.3 | 97.5 to 103.1 | 50 |
| 16 | Social Work | 96.4 | 93.9 to 98.9 | 90 |
Data last updated: 2026-05-07 (latest test submission).
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