According to 2026 estimates, adult men in New Zealand are 176.8 cm (5′10″) tall on average and women 163.3 cm (5′4″). New Zealand ranks #25 of 200 countries for men's height and #31 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
176.8 cm (5′10″)
Men · #25/200
163.3 cm (5′4″)
Women · #31/200
4,148,959
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 176.8 cm (5′10″) | 7.1 cm | 2,044,502 | #25 / 200 |
| Women | 163.3 cm (5′4″) | 6.7 cm | 2,104,457 | #31 / 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 New Zealand, the generation that turned 19 in 2019 averages 177.7 cm for men and 164.7 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 New Zealand 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% | 2.4% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 0% | 11% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 1% | 31% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 5% | 60% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 17% | 84% |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 40% | 96% |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 68% | 99% |
| 185 cm (6′1″) | 88% | 100% |
| 190 cm (6′3″) | 97% | 100% |
| 195 cm (6′5″) | 100% | 100% |
| 200 cm (6′7″) | 100% | 100% |
Adult men in New Zealand weigh 88.8 kg (196 lb) on average and women 76.6 kg (169 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #18 for men and #30 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 28.3 for men and 28.6 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 88.8 kg (196 lb) | 17.9 kg | #18 / 199 |
| Women | 76.6 kg (169 lb) | 19.3 kg | #30 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in New Zealand are lighter than a given weight. Calculate your weight →
| Weight | Share of men lighter | Share of women lighter |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 0% | 6% |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 3% | 19% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 14% | 41% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 34% | 62% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 57% | 78% |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 76% | 88% |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 88% | 94% |
| 120 kg (265 lb) | 95% | 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 → | 47.5 years | #74 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Average sleep (per night) all countries → | 7.1 hours | #19 / 63 | Calculate → |
| Daily screen (internet) time all countries → | 6.5 hours 3.2 hours on mobile | #25 / 49 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 43.2 / 39.3 | 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.