According to 2026 estimates, adult men in Nauru are 168.8 cm (5′6″) tall on average and women 156.4 cm (5′2″). Nauru ranks #142 of 200 countries for men's height and #154 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
168.8 cm (5′6″)
Men · #142/200
156.4 cm (5′2″)
Women · #154/200
6,867
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 168.8 cm (5′6″) | 7.1 cm | 3,455 | #142 / 200 |
| Women | 156.4 cm (5′2″) | 6.7 cm | 3,412 | #154 / 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 Nauru, the generation that turned 19 in 2019 averages 169.6 cm for men and 157.8 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 Nauru 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″) | 0.4% | 16.7% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 3% | 41% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 11% | 70% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 30% | 90% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 57% | 98% |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 81% | 100% |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 94% | 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 Nauru weigh 97.8 kg (216 lb) on average and women 87.8 kg (194 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #6 for men and #8 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 34.2 for men and 35.8 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 97.8 kg (216 lb) | 22.4 kg | #6 / 199 |
| Women | 87.8 kg (194 lb) | 24.9 kg | #8 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in Nauru are lighter than a given weight. Calculate your weight →
| Weight | Share of men lighter | Share of women lighter |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 0% | 3% |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 2% | 11% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 9% | 25% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 22% | 42% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 40% | 59% |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 58% | 73% |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 74% | 83% |
| 120 kg (265 lb) | 85% | 90% |
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 → | 36.8 years | #176 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Median income (per person, yearly) all countries → | A$4,033 ≈ 2,722 PPP $ | #109 / 168 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 41.5 / 37.8 | 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.