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
98.1
95% CI: 95.9 to 100.3
Validated / All N
171 / 893
Validation rate: 19.1%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 80.4
p50: 97.3
p90: 113.9
Avg time
43:35
Last updated
2026-06-18
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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) | 102.3 | N/A | 1 |
| Young Adult (19-35) | 100.8 | 97.8 to 103.8 | 78 |
| Youth (12-18) | 96.6 | 93.6 to 99.6 | 49 |
| Adult (36-65) | 95.7 | 91 to 100.4 | 43 |
Average IQ in United Arab Emirates by gender
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 100.1 | 97.2 to 103 | 87 |
| Female | 96.6 | 94.1 to 99.1 | 84 |
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 | 97.6 | 94.2 to 101 | 65 |
| Bachelor | 98.4 | 94.9 to 101.9 | 52 |
| Master degree | 100.1 | 94 to 106.2 | 22 |
| Post Secondary | 95.7 | 92.5 to 98.9 | 18 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 101.8 | 93.9 to 109.7 | 12 |
| Doctorate | 75.1 | 69 to 81.2 | 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 | 104.7 | 99.5 to 109.9 | 22 |
| 2 | No diploma | 96.8 | 92.9 to 100.7 | 46 |
| 3 | Mathematics | 95.6 | 93.4 to 97.8 | 20 |
Data last updated: 2026-06-18 (latest test submission).
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