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
98.3
95% CI: 97.8 to 98.8
Validated / All N
3,208 / 12,801
Validation rate: 25.1%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 78.5
p50: 98
p90: 115.7
Avg time
38:02
Last updated
2026-03-24
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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) | 99.8 | 99 to 100.6 | 1,477 |
| Adult (36-65) | 97.7 | 96.5 to 98.9 | 636 |
| Youth (12-18) | 97.3 | 96.5 to 98.1 | 1,082 |
| Senior (66-100) | 91.9 | 83.9 to 99.9 | 13 |
Average IQ in Turkey by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 99.5 | 98.8 to 100.2 | 1,868 |
| Female | 97.2 | 96.5 to 97.9 | 1,340 |
Average IQ in Turkey by education level
Education table (largest samples)
| Education level | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 99.7 | 98.9 to 100.5 | 1,251 |
| Primary or Secondary | 97.3 | 96.3 to 98.3 | 883 |
| Post Secondary | 96.5 | 95.4 to 97.6 | 610 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 96 | 94.4 to 97.6 | 286 |
| Master degree | 102.8 | 100.5 to 105.1 | 117 |
| Doctorate | 103.7 | 100.7 to 106.7 | 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 | Physics | 103 | 98.3 to 107.7 | 31 |
| 2 | Engineering and Technology | 102.4 | 101.1 to 103.7 | 341 |
| 3 | Medicine and Health | 101.1 | 99.2 to 103 | 221 |
| 4 | Biology | 100.4 | 96.3 to 104.5 | 28 |
| 5 | Computer Science | 100.4 | 97.4 to 103.4 | 110 |
| 6 | Law | 100.4 | 96 to 104.8 | 52 |
| 7 | Economics | 99.2 | 96.3 to 102.1 | 112 |
| 8 | Philosophy | 98.9 | 95.9 to 101.9 | 58 |
| 9 | Mathematics | 98.8 | 96.1 to 101.5 | 98 |
| 10 | No diploma | 98 | 97.2 to 98.8 | 1,249 |
| 11 | Political Science | 98 | 93.1 to 102.9 | 26 |
| 12 | Psychology | 97.3 | 93.9 to 100.7 | 46 |
| 13 | Visual Arts | 97.1 | 94.4 to 99.8 | 108 |
| 14 | Theology | 96.6 | 91.7 to 101.5 | 36 |
| 15 | Languages and Literature | 96.3 | 93 to 99.6 | 74 |
| 16 | Performing Arts | 95.8 | 91.6 to 100 | 45 |
| 17 | Social Work | 95.7 | 93.1 to 98.3 | 79 |
| 18 | Sociology | 95.5 | 89.1 to 101.9 | 33 |
| 19 | Business | 94.6 | 93.2 to 96 | 346 |
| 20 | History | 93.8 | 89.2 to 98.4 | 41 |
| 21 | Chemistry | 92.6 | 88.7 to 96.5 | 28 |
Data last updated: 2026-03-24 (latest test submission).
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