According to 2026 estimates, adult men in American Samoa are 175.5 cm (5′9″) tall on average and women 165 cm (5′5″). American Samoa ranks #39 of 200 countries for men's height and #11 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
175.5 cm (5′9″)
Men · #39/200
165 cm (5′5″)
Women · #11/200
30,928
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 175.5 cm (5′9″) | 7.2 cm | 15,559 | #39 / 200 |
| Women | 165 cm (5′5″) | 6.9 cm | 15,369 | #11 / 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 American Samoa, the generation that turned 19 in 2019 averages 177.1 cm for men and 167.6 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 American Samoa 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% | 1.4% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 0% | 7% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 2% | 23% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 7% | 50% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 22% | 77% |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 47% | 93% |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 73% | 99% |
| 185 cm (6′1″) | 91% | 100% |
| 190 cm (6′3″) | 98% | 100% |
| 195 cm (6′5″) | 100% | 100% |
| 200 cm (6′7″) | 100% | 100% |
Adult men in American Samoa weigh 105.7 kg (233 lb) on average and women 102.9 kg (227 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #2 for men and #1 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 34.2 for men and 37.7 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 105.7 kg (233 lb) | 24.5 kg | #2 / 199 |
| Women | 102.9 kg (227 lb) | 26.4 kg | #1 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in American Samoa are lighter than a given weight. Calculate your weight →
| Weight | Share of men lighter | Share of women lighter |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 0% | 0% |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 1% | 2% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 5% | 8% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 14% | 19% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 28% | 34% |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 45% | 51% |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 61% | 65% |
| 120 kg (265 lb) | 75% | 77% |
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 → | 44.1 years | #105 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 42.9 / 39.6 | 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.