According to 2026 estimates, adult men in Bulgaria are 172.3 cm (5′8″) tall on average and women 162.2 cm (5′4″). Bulgaria ranks #81 of 200 countries for men's height and #47 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
172.3 cm (5′8″)
Men · #81/200
162.2 cm (5′4″)
Women · #47/200
5,502,699
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 172.3 cm (5′8″) | 7.1 cm | 2,627,283 | #81 / 200 |
| Women | 162.2 cm (5′4″) | 6.7 cm | 2,875,416 | #47 / 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 Bulgaria, the generation that turned 19 in 2019 averages 174.2 cm for men and 164.6 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 Bulgaria 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% | 3.4% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 1% | 14% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 4% | 37% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 15% | 66% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 37% | 88% |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 65% | 97% |
| 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 Bulgaria weigh 81.4 kg (179 lb) on average and women 68.5 kg (151 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #72 for men and #107 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 27.3 for men and 26 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 81.4 kg (179 lb) | 15.8 kg | #72 / 199 |
| Women | 68.5 kg (151 lb) | 15.3 kg | #107 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in Bulgaria are lighter than a given weight. Calculate your weight →
| Weight | Share of men lighter | Share of women lighter |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 1% | 9% |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 7% | 31% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 25% | 58% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 50% | 79% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 73% | 91% |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 88% | 97% |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 95% | 99% |
| 120 kg (265 lb) | 98% | 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 → | 51.7 years | #26 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Median income (per person, yearly) all countries → | BGN 5,342 ≈ 11,014 PPP $ | #38 / 168 | Calculate → |
| Daily screen (internet) time all countries → | 7.5 hours 3.8 hours on mobile | #15 / 49 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 42.2 / 39.1 | 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.