According to 2026 estimates, adult men in Hong Kong SAR China are 170 cm (5′7″) tall on average and women 156.8 cm (5′2″). Hong Kong SAR China ranks #118 of 200 countries for men's height and #148 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
170 cm (5′7″)
Men · #118/200
156.8 cm (5′2″)
Women · #148/200
6,467,164
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 170 cm (5′7″) | 7.5 cm | 2,852,837 | #118 / 200 |
| Women | 156.8 cm (5′2″) | 6.9 cm | 3,614,327 | #148 / 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 Hong Kong SAR China, the generation that turned 19 in 2019 averages 174.8 cm for men and 160.6 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 Hong Kong SAR China 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% | 16.4% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 2% | 40% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 9% | 68% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 26% | 88% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 50% | 97% |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 75% | 100% |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 91% | 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% |
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 | Calculate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age (18+) all countries → | 52.9 years | #17 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Average sleep (per night) all countries → | 6.8 hours | #53 / 63 | Calculate → |
| Daily screen (internet) time all countries → | 6.3 hours 3.3 hours on mobile | #26 / 49 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 41.8 / 37.9 | 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.