According to 2026 estimates, adult men in Libya are 173.8 cm (5′8″) tall on average and women 160.2 cm (5′3″). Libya ranks #60 of 200 countries for men's height and #72 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
173.8 cm (5′8″)
Men · #60/200
160.2 cm (5′3″)
Women · #72/200
5,146,028
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 173.8 cm (5′8″) | 7.4 cm | 2,602,058 | #60 / 200 |
| Women | 160.2 cm (5′3″) | 6.9 cm | 2,543,970 | #72 / 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 Libya, the generation that turned 19 in 2019 averages 176.4 cm for men and 162.6 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 Libya 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% | 7% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 1% | 23% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 3% | 49% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 12% | 75% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 30% | 92% |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 57% | 98% |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 80% | 100% |
| 185 cm (6′1″) | 94% | 100% |
| 190 cm (6′3″) | 99% | 100% |
| 195 cm (6′5″) | 100% | 100% |
| 200 cm (6′7″) | 100% | 100% |
Adult men in Libya weigh 80.8 kg (178 lb) on average and women 75.5 kg (166 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #79 for men and #36 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 26.7 for men and 29.3 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 80.8 kg (178 lb) | 18.6 kg | #79 / 199 |
| Women | 75.5 kg (166 lb) | 20.3 kg | #36 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in Libya are lighter than a given weight. Calculate your weight →
| Weight | Share of men lighter | Share of women lighter |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 2% | 8% |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 12% | 23% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 30% | 44% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 53% | 64% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 72% | 79% |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 85% | 88% |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 93% | 94% |
| 120 kg (265 lb) | 97% | 97% |
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 → | 40.4 years | #139 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 42.5 / 38.6 | 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.