According to 2026 estimates, adult men in Kuwait are 172.4 cm (5′8″) tall on average and women 158.3 cm (5′2″). Kuwait ranks #79 of 200 countries for men's height and #115 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
172.4 cm (5′8″)
Men · #79/200
158.3 cm (5′2″)
Women · #115/200
4,022,386
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 172.4 cm (5′8″) | 7.2 cm | 2,562,218 | #79 / 200 |
| Women | 158.3 cm (5′2″) | 6.7 cm | 1,460,168 | #115 / 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 Kuwait, the generation that turned 19 in 2019 averages 175 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 Kuwait 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″) | 0.1% | 10.9% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 1% | 31% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 4% | 60% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 15% | 84% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 37% | 96% |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 64% | 99% |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 85% | 100% |
| 185 cm (6′1″) | 96% | 100% |
| 190 cm (6′3″) | 99% | 100% |
| 195 cm (6′5″) | 100% | 100% |
| 200 cm (6′7″) | 100% | 100% |
Adult men in Kuwait weigh 86.8 kg (191 lb) on average and women 76.2 kg (168 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #32 for men and #34 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 29.1 for men and 30.3 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 86.8 kg (191 lb) | 16.8 kg | #32 / 199 |
| Women | 76.2 kg (168 lb) | 18.1 kg | #34 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in Kuwait are lighter than a given weight. Calculate your weight →
| Weight | Share of men lighter | Share of women lighter |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 0% | 5% |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 3% | 18% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 15% | 40% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 37% | 63% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 61% | 80% |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 80% | 90% |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 91% | 95% |
| 120 kg (265 lb) | 96% | 98% |
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 → | 40.1 years | #141 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 42.3 / 38.2 | 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.