According to 2026 estimates, adult men in Mozambique are 164.2 cm (5′5″) tall on average and women 154.9 cm (5′1″). Mozambique ranks #187 of 200 countries for men's height and #172 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
164.2 cm (5′5″)
Men · #187/200
154.9 cm (5′1″)
Women · #172/200
18,130,451
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 164.2 cm (5′5″) | 7 cm | 8,513,161 | #187 / 200 |
| Women | 154.9 cm (5′1″) | 6.6 cm | 9,617,290 | #172 / 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.
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in Mozambique 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″) | 2.2% | 22.9% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 10% | 51% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 27% | 78% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 54% | 94% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 79% | 99% |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 94% | 100% |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 99% | 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 Mozambique weigh 60 kg (132 lb) on average and women 57.4 kg (127 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #191 for men and #182 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 22.2 for men and 23.8 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 60 kg (132 lb) | 10.4 kg | #191 / 199 |
| Women | 57.4 kg (127 lb) | 12.2 kg | #182 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in Mozambique are lighter than a given weight. Calculate your weight →
| Weight | Share of men lighter | Share of women lighter |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 17% | 29% |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 54% | 62% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 84% | 85% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 96% | 95% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 99% | 99% |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 100% | 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 → | 32.5 years | #230 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Median income (per person, yearly) all countries → | MZN 17,892 ≈ 565 PPP $ | #166 / 168 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 40.6 / 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.