Average IQ in United Arab Emirates
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
98.2
95% CI: 95.9 to 100.5
Validated / All N
160 / 860
Validation rate: 18.6%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 80.6
p50: 97.4
p90: 114.2
Avg time
43:49
Last updated
2026-04-15
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IQ distribution in United Arab Emirates (p10-p90)
United Arab Emirates
85100115
IQ score
IQ breakdowns in United Arab Emirates by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in United Arab Emirates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior (66-100) | 102.5 | N/A | 1 |
| Young Adult (19-35) | 100.8 | 97.6 to 104 | 72 |
| Youth (12-18) | 96.9 | 93.7 to 100.1 | 45 |
| Adult (36-65) | 95.7 | 90.8 to 100.6 | 42 |
Average IQ in United Arab Emirates by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 99.9 | 96.8 to 103 | 80 |
| Female | 96.9 | 94.2 to 99.6 | 80 |
Average IQ in United Arab Emirates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary or Secondary | 97.8 | 94.3 to 101.3 | 64 |
| Bachelor | 98.3 | 94.4 to 102.2 | 49 |
| Master degree | 99.9 | 93.2 to 106.6 | 21 |
| Post Secondary | 94.7 | 91.8 to 97.6 | 14 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 104.4 | 99 to 109.8 | 10 |
| Doctorate | 75.3 | 69.2 to 81.4 | 2 |
Average IQ in United Arab Emirates by study area
Note: groups with N<20 are hidden by default.
Top study areas in United Arab Emirates (N >= 20)
| Rank | Study area | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering and Technology | 104.5 | 99.4 to 109.6 | 20 |
| 2 | No diploma | 97 | 93.1 to 100.9 | 43 |
Data last updated: 2026-04-15 (latest test submission).
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