According to 2026 estimates, adult men in Cuba are 169.6 cm (5′7″) tall on average and women 157.2 cm (5′2″). Cuba ranks #131 of 200 countries for men's height and #139 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
169.6 cm (5′7″)
Men · #131/200
157.2 cm (5′2″)
Women · #139/200
8,930,574
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 169.6 cm (5′7″) | 7.5 cm | 4,357,120 | #131 / 200 |
| Women | 157.2 cm (5′2″) | 6.9 cm | 4,573,454 | #139 / 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 Cuba, the generation that turned 19 in 2019 averages 173.6 cm for men and 160.1 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 Cuba 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″) | 0.4% | 14.8% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 3% | 37% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 10% | 66% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 27% | 87% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 52% | 97% |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 77% | 100% |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 92% | 100% |
| 185 cm (6′1″) | 98% | 100% |
| 190 cm (6′3″) | 100% | 100% |
| 195 cm (6′5″) | 100% | 100% |
| 200 cm (6′7″) | 100% | 100% |
Adult men in Cuba weigh 76 kg (167 lb) on average and women 68.1 kg (150 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #112 for men and #111 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 26.3 for men and 27.4 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 76 kg (167 lb) | 16.1 kg | #112 / 199 |
| Women | 68.1 kg (150 lb) | 15.6 kg | #111 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in Cuba are lighter than a given weight. Calculate your weight →
| Weight | Share of men lighter | Share of women lighter |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 3% | 10% |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 15% | 33% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 39% | 59% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 64% | 80% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 82% | 91% |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 92% | 97% |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 97% | 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 → | 51.0 years | #32 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 41.7 / 38.0 | 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.