Average IQ in the United Kingdom
Based on the UniversalIQTest.com online dataset (Passed quality checks / All results)
The average IQ in the United Kingdom is 100.8 in our dataset of 1,134 test results. See the full distribution, confidence interval, and how the United Kingdom compares worldwide.
These are averages from self-selected participants in the UniversalIQTest.com online test (not population IQ).
Use N and Approx. interval when comparing; avoid causal conclusions.
The displayed group score converts the group’s average percentile rank in the selected dataset view to an IQ-style scale (100, standard deviation 15). It is not the arithmetic mean of individual IQ scores.
Intervals use an approximate spread estimated from the interquartile range and sample size. They are indicative uncertainty ranges around the transformed group score, not validated confidence intervals for a population mean.
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IQ distribution in the United Kingdom (p10-p90)
IQ breakdowns in the United Kingdom by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in the United Kingdom by age group
| Age group | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Adult (19-35) | 103.4 | 102.1–104.7 | 511 |
| Youth (12-18) | 99.8 | 98.2–101.4 | 294 |
| Adult (36-65) | 98.2 | 96.5–99.9 | 305 |
| Senior (66-100) | 94.9 | 88.2–101.6 | 24 |
Average IQ in the United Kingdom by gender
| Gender | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102.5 | 101.3–103.7 | 622 |
| Female | 98.9 | 97.7–100.1 | 498 |
Average IQ in the United Kingdom by education level
| Education level | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary or Secondary | 100.1 | 98.5–101.7 | 337 |
| Bachelor | 101.4 | 99.9–102.9 | 315 |
| Post Secondary | 99 | 96.8–101.2 | 203 |
| Master degree | 102.4 | 100–104.8 | 149 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 101.3 | 98.6–104 | 102 |
| Doctorate | 107.8 | 102.4–113.2 | 13 |
Average IQ in the United Kingdom by study area
| Rank | Study area | IQ-style score | Approx. interval | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathematics | 106.5 | 101.8–111.2 | 37 |
| 2 | Physics | 105.2 | 99.1–111.3 | 22 |
| 3 | Computer Science | 104.2 | 101.3–107.1 | 78 |
| 4 | Visual Arts | 104 | 99.9–108.1 | 57 |
| 5 | Biology | 103.3 | 100.5–106.1 | 32 |
| 6 | Law | 102.9 | 97.7–108.1 | 23 |
| 7 | Engineering and Technology | 102.7 | 99.7–105.7 | 92 |
| 8 | Psychology | 102.7 | 97.6–107.8 | 26 |
| 9 | Business | 100.5 | 96.8–104.2 | 57 |
| 10 | Economics | 100.4 | 97.3–103.5 | 71 |
| 11 | No diploma | 99.8 | 98.3–101.3 | 383 |
| 12 | History | 98.5 | 94.9–102.1 | 23 |
| 13 | Medicine and Health | 96.7 | 91.9–101.5 | 38 |
| 14 | Languages and Literature | 96.3 | 92.7–99.9 | 46 |
| 15 | Performing Arts | 95.3 | 89.7–100.9 | 29 |
Average IQ in the United Kingdom: frequently asked questions
- What is the average IQ in the United Kingdom?
- Our dataset shows an average of 100.8 IQ-style points for the United Kingdom, based on 1,134 results (Approx. interval 99.9–101.7, median 101.1).
- How many people from the United Kingdom took the test?
- 2,938 results from the United Kingdom are included in our dataset, of which 1,134 pass our internal validation checks for timing, completion and consistency.
- Is this the same as the average IQ of the population?
- These are averages from self-selected participants in the UniversalIQTest.com online test (not population IQ).
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