According to 2026 estimates, adult men in Malaysia are 166.9 cm (5′6″) tall on average and women 154.9 cm (5′1″). Malaysia ranks #167 of 200 countries for men's height and #173 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
166.9 cm (5′6″)
Men · #167/200
154.9 cm (5′1″)
Women · #173/200
27,126,739
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 166.9 cm (5′6″) | 7.3 cm | 14,239,526 | #167 / 200 |
| Women | 154.9 cm (5′1″) | 6.8 cm | 12,887,213 | #173 / 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 Malaysia, the generation that turned 19 in 2019 averages 169.2 cm for men and 157.1 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 Malaysia 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″) | 1% | 23.6% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 5% | 51% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 17% | 78% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 40% | 93% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 67% | 99% |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 87% | 100% |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 96% | 100% |
| 185 cm (6′1″) | 99% | 100% |
| 190 cm (6′3″) | 100% | 100% |
| 195 cm (6′5″) | 100% | 100% |
| 200 cm (6′7″) | 100% | 100% |
Adult men in Malaysia weigh 72.2 kg (159 lb) on average and women 65.4 kg (144 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #130 for men and #135 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 25.8 for men and 27.2 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 72.2 kg (159 lb) | 15.9 kg | #130 / 199 |
| Women | 65.4 kg (144 lb) | 15.6 kg | #135 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in Malaysia are lighter than a given weight. Calculate your weight →
| Weight | Share of men lighter | Share of women lighter |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 6% | 15% |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 23% | 40% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 49% | 66% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 72% | 84% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 87% | 93% |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 95% | 97% |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 98% | 99% |
| 120 kg (265 lb) | 99% | 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 → | 39.7 years | #145 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Median income (per person, yearly) all countries → | MYR 20,530 ≈ 11,843 PPP $ | #37 / 168 | Calculate → |
| Average sleep (per night) all countries → | 6.6 hours | #61 / 63 | Calculate → |
| Daily screen (internet) time all countries → | 8.3 hours 4.6 hours on mobile | #8 / 49 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 41.1 / 37.5 | 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.