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
3,129 / 12,543
Validation rate: 24.9%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 78.4
p50: 98
p90: 115.7
Avg time
38:06
Last updated
2026-03-08
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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) | 99.8 | 99 to 100.6 | 1,451 |
| Adult (36-65) | 97.6 | 96.4 to 98.8 | 619 |
| Youth (12-18) | 97.3 | 96.5 to 98.1 | 1,046 |
| Senior (66-100) | 92 | 84 to 100 | 13 |
Average IQ in Turkey by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 99.5 | 98.8 to 100.2 | 1,821 |
| Female | 97.1 | 96.4 to 97.8 | 1,308 |
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 | 1,225 |
| Primary or Secondary | 97.2 | 96.1 to 98.3 | 856 |
| Post Secondary | 96.4 | 95.3 to 97.5 | 590 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 96.1 | 94.5 to 97.7 | 282 |
| Master degree | 102.7 | 100.2 to 105.2 | 115 |
| Doctorate | 103.8 | 100.8 to 106.8 | 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 | 103.1 | 98.4 to 107.8 | 31 |
| 2 | Engineering and Technology | 102.5 | 101.2 to 103.8 | 336 |
| 3 | Medicine and Health | 101.1 | 99.2 to 103 | 218 |
| 4 | Computer Science | 100.6 | 97.9 to 103.3 | 109 |
| 5 | Biology | 100.4 | 96.2 to 104.6 | 28 |
| 6 | Law | 100.4 | 96 to 104.8 | 52 |
| 7 | Philosophy | 99.3 | 96.3 to 102.3 | 57 |
| 8 | Economics | 99 | 96.1 to 101.9 | 107 |
| 9 | Mathematics | 98.9 | 96.1 to 101.7 | 95 |
| 10 | Political Science | 98.1 | 93.2 to 103 | 26 |
| 11 | No diploma | 98 | 97.2 to 98.8 | 1,211 |
| 12 | Psychology | 97.2 | 93.4 to 101 | 43 |
| 13 | Visual Arts | 97.1 | 94.3 to 99.9 | 103 |
| 14 | Theology | 96.4 | 91.5 to 101.3 | 35 |
| 15 | Languages and Literature | 96.3 | 93 to 99.6 | 73 |
| 16 | Performing Arts | 95.9 | 91.6 to 100.2 | 45 |
| 17 | Social Work | 95.8 | 93.2 to 98.4 | 79 |
| 18 | Sociology | 95.6 | 89.2 to 102 | 33 |
| 19 | Business | 94.5 | 93.1 to 95.9 | 335 |
| 20 | History | 93.8 | 89.2 to 98.4 | 41 |
| 21 | Chemistry | 93.1 | 89.3 to 96.9 | 27 |
Data last updated: 2026-03-08 (latest test submission).
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