According to 2026 estimates, adult men in Algeria are 172 cm (5′8″) tall on average and women 159.5 cm (5′3″). Algeria ranks #84 of 200 countries for men's height and #83 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
172 cm (5′8″)
Men · #84/200
159.5 cm (5′3″)
Women · #83/200
31,471,404
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 172 cm (5′8″) | 7.4 cm | 16,035,058 | #84 / 200 |
| Women | 159.5 cm (5′3″) | 6.9 cm | 15,436,346 | #83 / 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 Algeria, the generation that turned 19 in 2019 averages 175 cm for men and 162.4 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 Algeria 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″) | 0.1% | 8.5% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 1% | 26% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 5% | 53% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 17% | 79% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 39% | 94% |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 66% | 99% |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 86% | 100% |
| 185 cm (6′1″) | 96% | 100% |
| 190 cm (6′3″) | 99% | 100% |
| 195 cm (6′5″) | 100% | 100% |
| 200 cm (6′7″) | 100% | 100% |
Adult men in Algeria weigh 75.9 kg (167 lb) on average and women 71.4 kg (157 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #113 for men and #78 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 25.6 for men and 28 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 75.9 kg (167 lb) | 15.5 kg | #113 / 199 |
| Women | 71.4 kg (157 lb) | 16.9 kg | #78 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in Algeria are lighter than a given weight. Calculate your weight →
| Weight | Share of men lighter | Share of women lighter |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 2% | 8% |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 14% | 26% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 38% | 51% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 64% | 73% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 83% | 87% |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 93% | 94% |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 97% | 98% |
| 120 kg (265 lb) | 99% | 99% |
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 → | 41.6 years | #126 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Median income (per person, yearly) all countries → | DZD 188,647 ≈ 3,695 PPP $ | #93 / 168 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 42.2 / 38.5 | 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.