According to 2026 estimates, adult men in Bahrain are 170.2 cm (5′7″) tall on average and women 156.6 cm (5′2″). Bahrain ranks #115 of 200 countries for men's height and #151 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
170.2 cm (5′7″)
Men · #115/200
156.6 cm (5′2″)
Women · #151/200
1,315,563
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 170.2 cm (5′7″) | 7.3 cm | 855,331 | #115 / 200 |
| Women | 156.6 cm (5′2″) | 6.7 cm | 460,232 | #151 / 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 Bahrain, the generation that turned 19 in 2019 averages 172.8 cm for men and 158.3 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 Bahrain 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″) | 0.3% | 16.2% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 2% | 41% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 8% | 70% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 24% | 90% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 49% | 98% |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 75% | 100% |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 91% | 100% |
| 185 cm (6′1″) | 98% | 100% |
| 190 cm (6′3″) | 100% | 100% |
| 195 cm (6′5″) | 100% | 100% |
| 200 cm (6′7″) | 100% | 100% |
Adult men in Bahrain weigh 80.9 kg (178 lb) on average and women 72.1 kg (159 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #77 for men and #68 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 27.8 for men and 29.3 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 80.9 kg (178 lb) | 17.7 kg | #77 / 199 |
| Women | 72.1 kg (159 lb) | 17.4 kg | #68 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in Bahrain 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) | 10% | 26% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 29% | 50% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 52% | 71% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 73% | 85% |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 86% | 93% |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 94% | 97% |
| 120 kg (265 lb) | 97% | 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 → | 38.5 years | #159 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 41.8 / 37.9 | 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.