According to 2026 estimates, adult men in Bangladesh are 162.9 cm (5′4″) tall on average and women 150.8 cm (4′11″). Bangladesh ranks #196 of 200 countries for men's height and #199 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
162.9 cm (5′4″)
Men · #196/200
150.8 cm (4′11″)
Women · #199/200
119,166,534
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 162.9 cm (5′4″) | 7.2 cm | 57,198,169 | #196 / 200 |
| Women | 150.8 cm (4′11″) | 6.8 cm | 61,968,365 | #199 / 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 Bangladesh, the generation that turned 19 in 2019 averages 165.1 cm for men and 152.4 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 Bangladesh 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″) | 3.7% | 45.6% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 14% | 73% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 35% | 91% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 62% | 98% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 84% | 100% |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 95% | 100% |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 99% | 100% |
| 185 cm (6′1″) | 100% | 100% |
| 190 cm (6′3″) | 100% | 100% |
| 195 cm (6′5″) | 100% | 100% |
| 200 cm (6′7″) | 100% | 100% |
Adult men in Bangladesh weigh 59.3 kg (131 lb) on average and women 54.4 kg (120 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #195 for men and #190 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 22.3 for men and 23.9 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 59.3 kg (131 lb) | 11.3 kg | #195 / 199 |
| Women | 54.4 kg (120 lb) | 11.4 kg | #190 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in Bangladesh are lighter than a given weight. Calculate your weight →
| Weight | Share of men lighter | Share of women lighter |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 21% | 38% |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 56% | 72% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 84% | 91% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 95% | 98% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 99% | 99% |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 100% | 100% |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 100% | 100% |
| 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 → | 37.9 years | #163 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Median income (per person, yearly) all countries → | BDT 110,134 ≈ 2,401 PPP $ | #115 / 168 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 40.3 / 36.7 | 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.