According to 2026 estimates, adult men in Afghanistan are 167.4 cm (5′6″) tall on average and women 155.1 cm (5′1″). Afghanistan ranks #162 of 200 countries for men's height and #170 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
167.4 cm (5′6″)
Men · #162/200
155.1 cm (5′1″)
Women · #170/200
23,039,032
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 167.4 cm (5′6″) | 7.2 cm | 11,506,123 | #162 / 200 |
| Women | 155.1 cm (5′1″) | 6.7 cm | 11,532,909 | #170 / 200 |
Values are cohort-weighted averages for adults aged 18+, derived from NCD-RisC 2020 and UN population estimates; they do not reflect regional differences within a country. Details: methodology and sources.
Figures in the news are often averages for 19-year-olds: in Afghanistan, the generation that turned 19 in 2019 averages 168.5 cm for men and 156.1 cm for women. This page covers all adults (18+); older generations are shorter and people lose a little height with age, so the average is lower.
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in Afghanistan are shorter than a given height. Get your own country and world rank: Calculate your height →
| Height | Share of men shorter | Share of women shorter |
|---|---|---|
| 150 cm (4′11″) | 0.8% | 22.2% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 4% | 49% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 15% | 77% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 37% | 93% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 64% | 99% |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 86% | 100% |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 96% | 100% |
| 185 cm (6′1″) | 99% | 100% |
| 190 cm (6′3″) | 100% | 100% |
| 195 cm (6′5″) | 100% | 100% |
| 200 cm (6′7″) | 100% | 100% |
Adult men in Afghanistan weigh 69.5 kg (153 lb) on average and women 63.5 kg (140 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #138 for men and #147 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 24.7 for men and 26.3 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 69.5 kg (153 lb) | 14.1 kg | #138 / 199 |
| Women | 63.5 kg (140 lb) | 14.8 kg | #147 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in Afghanistan are lighter than a given weight. Calculate your weight →
| Weight | Share of men lighter | Share of women lighter |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 6% | 18% |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 26% | 45% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 55% | 70% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 79% | 87% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 92% | 95% |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 97% | 98% |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 99% | 99% |
| 120 kg (265 lb) | 100% | 100% |
Other categories computed the same way: median age, median income, sleep, screen time and an estimated shoe size derived from height. Each link computes your country and world rank with that value.
| Measure | Value | Country rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age (18+) all countries → | 32.0 years | #234 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 41.2 / 37.6 | Calculate → |
Income from World Bank PIP (PPP), age from UN population estimates, sleep from Sea Hero Quest self-reports, screen time from the GWI/DataReportal average; shoe size is an estimate derived from the height distribution. Details: methodology.