According to 2026 estimates, adult men in India are 164.1 cm (5′5″) tall on average and women 152.4 cm (5′0″). India ranks #188 of 200 countries for men's height and #189 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
164.1 cm (5′5″)
Men · #188/200
152.4 cm (5′0″)
Women · #189/200
1,049,681,620
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 164.1 cm (5′5″) | 7.4 cm | 538,805,133 | #188 / 200 |
| Women | 152.4 cm (5′0″) | 6.9 cm | 510,876,487 | #189 / 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 India, the generation that turned 19 in 2019 averages 166.5 cm for men and 155.2 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 India 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″) | 2.8% | 36.4% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 11% | 65% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 29% | 86% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 55% | 97% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 79% | 99% |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 93% | 100% |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 98% | 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 India weigh 62.6 kg (138 lb) on average and women 54.9 kg (121 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #174 for men and #189 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 23.1 for men and 23.5 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 62.6 kg (138 lb) | 12.4 kg | #174 / 199 |
| Women | 54.9 kg (121 lb) | 12.3 kg | #189 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in India are lighter than a given weight. Calculate your weight →
| Weight | Share of men lighter | Share of women lighter |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 15% | 38% |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 45% | 70% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 75% | 89% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 91% | 97% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 97% | 99% |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 99% | 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 → | 39.3 years | #147 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Median income (per person, yearly) all countries → | ₹53,583 ≈ 2,176 PPP $ | #123 / 168 | Calculate → |
| Average sleep (per night) all countries → | 6.9 hours | #48 / 63 | Calculate → |
| Daily screen (internet) time all countries → | 6.8 hours 4.1 hours on mobile | #23 / 49 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 40.6 / 37.0 | 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.