According to 2026 estimates, adult men in Japan are 169.7 cm (5′7″) tall on average and women 155.8 cm (5′1″). Japan ranks #128 of 200 countries for men's height and #163 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
169.7 cm (5′7″)
Men · #128/200
155.8 cm (5′1″)
Women · #163/200
105,517,208
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 169.7 cm (5′7″) | 7.2 cm | 50,991,148 | #128 / 200 |
| Women | 155.8 cm (5′1″) | 6.8 cm | 54,526,060 | #163 / 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 Japan, the generation that turned 19 in 2019 averages 172.1 cm for men and 158.5 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 Japan 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″) | 0.3% | 19.9% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 2% | 45% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 9% | 73% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 26% | 91% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 52% | 98% |
| 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 Japan weigh 68.9 kg (152 lb) on average and women 53.9 kg (119 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #141 for men and #193 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 23.8 for men and 22.1 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 68.9 kg (152 lb) | 11.7 kg | #141 / 199 |
| Women | 53.9 kg (119 lb) | 9.9 kg | #193 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in Japan are lighter than a given weight. Calculate your weight →
| Weight | Share of men lighter | Share of women lighter |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 4% | 37% |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 23% | 75% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 57% | 94% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 83% | 99% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 95% | 100% |
| 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 | Calculate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age (18+) all countries → | 55.5 years | #6 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Median income (per person, yearly) all countries → | ¥1,896,899 ≈ 15,631 PPP $ | #27 / 168 | Calculate → |
| Average sleep (per night) all countries → | 6.6 hours | #59 / 63 | Calculate → |
| Daily screen (internet) time all countries → | 3.9 hours 1.9 hours on mobile | #49 / 49 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 41.7 / 37.7 | 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.