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
95% CI: 97.5 to 98.5
Validated / All N
3,564 / 14,207
Validation rate: 25.1%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 78.1
p50: 97.7
p90: 115.4
Avg time
38:00
Last updated
2026-06-18
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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) | 99.5 | 98.8 to 100.2 | 1,640 |
| Adult (36-65) | 97.5 | 96.4 to 98.6 | 694 |
| Youth (12-18) | 97.2 | 96.5 to 97.9 | 1,213 |
| Senior (66-100) | 91.3 | 84.4 to 98.2 | 17 |
Average IQ in Turkey by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 99.4 | 98.8 to 100 | 2,077 |
| Female | 96.7 | 96 to 97.4 | 1,487 |
Average IQ in Turkey by education level
Education table (largest samples)
| Education level | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 99.4 | 98.6 to 100.2 | 1,387 |
| Primary or Secondary | 97.1 | 96.1 to 98.1 | 986 |
| Post Secondary | 96.4 | 95.4 to 97.4 | 678 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 95.9 | 94.5 to 97.3 | 323 |
| Master degree | 102.4 | 100 to 104.8 | 127 |
| Doctorate | 103.4 | 100.5 to 106.3 | 63 |
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 | Physics | 103.8 | 99.5 to 108.1 | 35 |
| 2 | Engineering and Technology | 102.4 | 101.2 to 103.6 | 374 |
| 3 | Law | 100.8 | 96.7 to 104.9 | 59 |
| 4 | Medicine and Health | 100.7 | 98.8 to 102.6 | 239 |
| 5 | Computer Science | 100.1 | 97.5 to 102.7 | 131 |
| 6 | Biology | 99.5 | 95.4 to 103.6 | 30 |
| 7 | Economics | 98.7 | 95.8 to 101.6 | 119 |
| 8 | Philosophy | 98.7 | 95.6 to 101.8 | 60 |
| 9 | Mathematics | 98.6 | 95.9 to 101.3 | 104 |
| 10 | Political Science | 97.9 | 93.7 to 102.1 | 30 |
| 11 | No diploma | 97.8 | 97.1 to 98.5 | 1,414 |
| 12 | Visual Arts | 97 | 94.6 to 99.4 | 122 |
| 13 | Psychology | 96.7 | 93.7 to 99.7 | 53 |
| 14 | Theology | 95.6 | 90.1 to 101.1 | 38 |
| 15 | Social Work | 95.5 | 92.9 to 98.1 | 84 |
| 16 | Languages and Literature | 95.4 | 92.5 to 98.3 | 94 |
| 17 | Performing Arts | 95.3 | 91.3 to 99.3 | 50 |
| 18 | Sociology | 94.9 | 88.9 to 100.9 | 34 |
| 19 | Business | 94.5 | 93.1 to 95.9 | 373 |
| 20 | History | 93.1 | 88.7 to 97.5 | 45 |
| 21 | Chemistry | 92.9 | 89.2 to 96.6 | 29 |
Data last updated: 2026-06-18 (latest test submission).
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