According to 2026 estimates, adult men in Colombia are 168.8 cm (5′6″) tall on average and women 155.2 cm (5′1″). Colombia ranks #141 of 200 countries for men's height and #169 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
168.8 cm (5′6″)
Men · #141/200
155.2 cm (5′1″)
Women · #169/200
40,975,471
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 168.8 cm (5′6″) | 7.4 cm | 19,995,477 | #141 / 200 |
| Women | 155.2 cm (5′1″) | 7 cm | 20,979,994 | #169 / 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 Colombia, the generation that turned 19 in 2019 averages 171.9 cm for men and 158 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 Colombia 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″) | 0.6% | 22.6% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 3% | 49% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 12% | 75% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 30% | 92% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 56% | 98% |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 80% | 100% |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 93% | 100% |
| 185 cm (6′1″) | 99% | 100% |
| 190 cm (6′3″) | 100% | 100% |
| 195 cm (6′5″) | 100% | 100% |
| 200 cm (6′7″) | 100% | 100% |
Adult men in Colombia weigh 75.2 kg (166 lb) on average and women 67.3 kg (148 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #116 for men and #120 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 26.3 for men and 27.8 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 75.2 kg (166 lb) | 14.8 kg | #116 / 199 |
| Women | 67.3 kg (148 lb) | 15.4 kg | #120 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in Colombia are lighter than a given weight. Calculate your weight →
| Weight | Share of men lighter | Share of women lighter |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 2% | 11% |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 14% | 35% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 39% | 61% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 66% | 81% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 85% | 92% |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 94% | 97% |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 98% | 99% |
| 120 kg (265 lb) | 99% | 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 → | 41.7 years | #125 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Median income (per person, yearly) all countries → | COP 7,901,949 ≈ 3,977 PPP $ | #87 / 168 | Calculate → |
| Average sleep (per night) all countries → | 6.8 hours | #49 / 63 | Calculate → |
| Daily screen (internet) time all countries → | 8.7 hours 4.8 hours on mobile | #4 / 49 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 41.5 / 37.6 | 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.