Average IQ in Turkey
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
98.4
95% CI: 97.9 to 98.9
Validated / All N
2,946 / 12,202
Validation rate: 24.1%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 78.6
p50: 98.2
p90: 115.8
Avg time
37:33
Last updated
2026-02-08
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IQ distribution in Turkey (p10-p90)
Turkey
85100115
IQ score
IQ breakdowns in Turkey by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in Turkey 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) | 100 | 99.2 to 100.8 | 1,372 |
| Adult (36-65) | 97.5 | 96.3 to 98.7 | 589 |
| Youth (12-18) | 97.4 | 96.6 to 98.2 | 972 |
| Senior (66-100) | 92.1 | 84.1 to 100.1 | 13 |
Average IQ in Turkey by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 99.6 | 98.9 to 100.3 | 1,725 |
| Female | 97.2 | 96.4 to 98 | 1,221 |
Average IQ in Turkey by education level
Education table (largest samples)
| Education level | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 99.8 | 99 to 100.6 | 1,161 |
| Primary or Secondary | 97.4 | 96.3 to 98.5 | 807 |
| Post Secondary | 96.4 | 95.2 to 97.6 | 544 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 96.2 | 94.6 to 97.8 | 264 |
| Master degree | 103.1 | 100.7 to 105.5 | 109 |
| Doctorate | 103.9 | 100.9 to 106.9 | 61 |
Average IQ in Turkey by study area
Note: groups with N<20 are hidden by default.
Top study areas in Turkey (N >= 20)
| Rank | Study area | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering and Technology | 103 | 101.8 to 104.2 | 315 |
| 2 | Physics | 102.7 | 97.2 to 108.2 | 29 |
| 3 | Biology | 102.1 | 99 to 105.2 | 25 |
| 4 | Computer Science | 101.1 | 98.3 to 103.9 | 101 |
| 5 | Medicine and Health | 100.9 | 98.9 to 102.9 | 203 |
| 6 | Law | 100.8 | 96.7 to 104.9 | 51 |
| 7 | Mathematics | 99.6 | 96.8 to 102.4 | 88 |
| 8 | Philosophy | 99.1 | 96 to 102.2 | 53 |
| 9 | Economics | 98.6 | 95.5 to 101.7 | 101 |
| 10 | Political Science | 98.3 | 93.2 to 103.4 | 25 |
| 11 | No diploma | 98 | 97.2 to 98.8 | 1,131 |
| 12 | Psychology | 97.6 | 93.4 to 101.8 | 42 |
| 13 | Visual Arts | 97.4 | 94.6 to 100.2 | 101 |
| 14 | Languages and Literature | 96.2 | 92.7 to 99.7 | 70 |
| 15 | Sociology | 96.1 | 89.6 to 102.6 | 31 |
| 16 | Social Work | 95.9 | 93.3 to 98.5 | 77 |
| 17 | Theology | 95.8 | 90.4 to 101.2 | 32 |
| 18 | Performing Arts | 94.8 | 91 to 98.6 | 42 |
| 19 | Business | 94.6 | 93.1 to 96.1 | 324 |
| 20 | History | 94 | 89.4 to 98.6 | 38 |
| 21 | Chemistry | 93.8 | 89.2 to 98.4 | 23 |
Data last updated: 2026-02-08 (latest test submission).
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