According to 2026 estimates, adult men in Palau are 169 cm (5′7″) tall on average and women 156.5 cm (5′2″). Palau ranks #139 of 200 countries for men's height and #153 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
169 cm (5′7″)
Men · #139/200
156.5 cm (5′2″)
Women · #153/200
13,797
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 169 cm (5′7″) | 7.2 cm | 7,479 | #139 / 200 |
| Women | 156.5 cm (5′2″) | 6.9 cm | 6,318 | #153 / 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 Palau, the generation that turned 19 in 2019 averages 170.6 cm for men and 159.5 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 Palau 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% | 17.3% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 3% | 41% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 11% | 69% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 29% | 89% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 56% | 97% |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 80% | 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 Palau weigh 82.7 kg (182 lb) on average and women 74.4 kg (164 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #58 for men and #43 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 28.9 for men and 30.3 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 82.7 kg (182 lb) | 19.5 kg | #58 / 199 |
| Women | 74.4 kg (164 lb) | 18.4 kg | #43 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in Palau are lighter than a given weight. Calculate your weight →
| Weight | Share of men lighter | Share of women lighter |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 2% | 7% |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 10% | 22% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 27% | 45% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 49% | 66% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 68% | 82% |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 82% | 91% |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 91% | 96% |
| 120 kg (265 lb) | 96% | 98% |
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 → | 47.0 years | #81 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 41.6 / 37.9 | 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.