Rice Purity Test Statistics 2026 — Average Scores & Data

Updated June 2026 · Based on 124,952+ responses

Rice Purity Test
Statistics & Data

Comprehensive score averages, demographic breakdowns, and trend analysis — the most complete statistical overview of the Rice Purity Test available.

Global avg: 63.6 / 100
Sample: 124,952 test-takers
Perfect 100s: 2,719
Perfect 0s: 336
At a glance

Key Statistics

Core figures derived from aggregated self-reported data across multiple platforms, including the original Rice Thresher dataset of 124,952 responses.

Global Average
63.6
Out of 100 (2026)
Most Common Range
60–80
Where most people land
Score Median
74
Median vs 63.6 mean
Total Responses
124K+
Thresher dataset base
Distribution

Score Distribution

How scores spread across all test-takers. The curve peaks in the 60–80 range, with fewer than 6% scoring above 90 and roughly 9% falling below 40.

Score Distribution — All Demographics
Percentage of test-takers in each score band
Demographics

Average Score by Age & Gender

Age is the strongest predictor of Rice Purity Test scores. The sharpest decline happens between ages 16 and 22 — the window of first relationships, college independence, and social exploration.

Average Score by Age Group
Scores consistently drop with age
Average Score by Gender
Differences are modest across all groups
Detailed Age Breakdown
Average scores at each life stage
Age GroupStageAvg ScoreNotes
Under 15Early teens91–95High scores, limited experience
15–17High school80–91First social experiences begin
18–20Freshman/sophomore69–80Sharpest decline period
21–24Upper college / grad63–69Near the global average
25–34Young adult55–63Continued gradual decline
35+Adult45–58Broader life experience reflected
Geography

Average Score by Country

Cultural background significantly influences scores. Regions with more conservative social norms tend toward higher averages, while more liberal regions typically score lower.

Country Comparison — Average Scores
Self-reported data; cultural norms are the primary driver of variation
Interpretation

What Each Score Range Means

The test produces a number from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate fewer checked experiences. Here is how each range is generally interpreted, along with what percentage of people fall into each band.

Score RangeLabel% of Test-TakersPrevalence
98 – 100Completely innocent — very rare~2.2%
90 – 97Very pure — typically younger teens~8%
70 – 89Above average — some experiences~28%
45 – 69Average — most college students~38%
25 – 44Below average — broad life experience~15%
0 – 24Very low — extensive experiences~9%
Trends

Score Trend Over Time

The global average has declined gradually since 2019 — a consistent downward trend across all measured demographics. The 2022 TikTok virality spike brought in a younger audience, temporarily pulling the average up before returning to the trend line.

Global Average Score — 2019 to 2026
Steady decline reflects broader generational experience accumulation
Quick facts

Notable Statistics

Standout data points from the full dataset.

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2,719 perfect scoresThat many test-takers answered "no" to all 100 questions in the Thresher's dataset of 124,952 responses.
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336 scored exactly 0The rarest outcome — checking yes to every single one of the 100 questions.
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15–20 point drop in 6 yearsMost people lose 15 to 20 points between age 16 and 22 — the steepest decline of any life stage.
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7-point spread across countriesSpain averages 59.3, Germany 66.3 — a 7-point difference driven almost entirely by cultural norms.
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Went global via TikTok in 2022Search interest spiked 400%+ between July–September 2022 when Gen Z score-reaction videos went viral.
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Originally 10 questions in 1924The Rice Thresher surveyed 119 female undergraduates. The 100-question format emerged in the 1980s.

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Data sources & methodology: Statistics on this page are compiled from publicly available aggregated data including the Rice Thresher's published dataset (124,952 responses), demographic breakdowns reported by arealme.com, and aggregated self-reported figures from multiple purity test platforms. Country averages are sourced from ricepurityest.com's published regional data (Spain: 59.3, Germany: 66.3, Brazil: 63.2). Age and gender breakdowns reference figures from rice-purity-test.blog and puritytestscore.online. The original test was first documented by the Rice Thresher in 1924. All data is self-reported and should be interpreted accordingly. This page is updated annually. Last updated: June 2026.