According to 2026 estimates, adult men in Cambodia are 162.9 cm (5′4″) tall on average and women 152.7 cm (5′0″). Cambodia ranks #194 of 200 countries for men's height and #185 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 · #194/200
152.7 cm (5′0″)
Women · #185/200
11,786,276
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 162.9 cm (5′4″) | 7.3 cm | 5,655,497 | #194 / 200 |
| Women | 152.7 cm (5′0″) | 6.7 cm | 6,130,779 | #185 / 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 Cambodia, the generation that turned 19 in 2019 averages 165.4 cm for men and 154.8 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 Cambodia 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″) | 3.9% | 34.7% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 14% | 64% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 34% | 86% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 61% | 97% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 83% | 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 Cambodia weigh 59.8 kg (132 lb) on average and women 54.4 kg (120 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #192 for men and #192 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 22.4 for men and 23.2 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 59.8 kg (132 lb) | 11 kg | #192 / 199 |
| Women | 54.4 kg (120 lb) | 10.8 kg | #192 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in Cambodia are lighter than a given weight. Calculate your weight →
| Weight | Share of men lighter | Share of women lighter |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 19% | 37% |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 54% | 73% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 83% | 92% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 95% | 98% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 99% | 100% |
| 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 → | 38.9 years | #150 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 40.3 / 37.1 | 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.