According to 2026 estimates, adult men in Botswana are 172.5 cm (5′8″) tall on average and women 161.3 cm (5′4″). Botswana ranks #78 of 200 countries for men's height and #58 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
172.5 cm (5′8″)
Men · #78/200
161.3 cm (5′4″)
Women · #58/200
1,630,796
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 172.5 cm (5′8″) | 7.1 cm | 806,729 | #78 / 200 |
| Women | 161.3 cm (5′4″) | 6.6 cm | 824,067 | #58 / 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 Botswana, the generation that turned 19 in 2019 averages 173.2 cm for men and 162.1 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 Botswana 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% | 4.4% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 1% | 17% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 4% | 42% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 15% | 71% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 36% | 91% |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 64% | 98% |
| 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 Botswana weigh 67 kg (148 lb) on average and women 70 kg (154 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #150 for men and #97 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 22.5 for men and 26.8 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 67 kg (148 lb) | 14.9 kg | #150 / 199 |
| Women | 70 kg (154 lb) | 19 kg | #97 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in Botswana are lighter than a given weight. Calculate your weight →
| Weight | Share of men lighter | Share of women lighter |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 11% | 13% |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 35% | 33% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 62% | 55% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 82% | 74% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 93% | 86% |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 97% | 93% |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 99% | 97% |
| 120 kg (265 lb) | 100% | 98% |
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 → | 34.7 years | #200 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Median income (per person, yearly) all countries → | BWP 16,667 ≈ 2,508 PPP $ | #113 / 168 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 42.3 / 38.9 | 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.