According to 2026 estimates, adult men in Panama are 167.9 cm (5′6″) tall on average and women 155.5 cm (5′1″). Panama ranks #152 of 200 countries for men's height and #166 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
167.9 cm (5′6″)
Men · #152/200
155.5 cm (5′1″)
Women · #166/200
3,285,187
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 167.9 cm (5′6″) | 7.2 cm | 1,625,516 | #152 / 200 |
| Women | 155.5 cm (5′1″) | 6.9 cm | 1,659,671 | #166 / 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 Panama, the generation that turned 19 in 2019 averages 170.2 cm for men and 158.2 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 Panama 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″) | 0.7% | 21.2% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 4% | 47% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 14% | 74% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 34% | 91% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 61% | 98% |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 84% | 100% |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 95% | 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 Panama weigh 78.9 kg (174 lb) on average and women 72.6 kg (160 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #94 for men and #60 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 27.9 for men and 29.9 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 78.9 kg (174 lb) | 16.9 kg | #94 / 199 |
| Women | 72.6 kg (160 lb) | 17 kg | #60 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in Panama 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) | 12% | 24% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 32% | 48% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 57% | 70% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 77% | 85% |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 89% | 93% |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 95% | 97% |
| 120 kg (265 lb) | 98% | 99% |
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 → | 41.8 years | #124 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Median income (per person, yearly) all countries → | PAB 3,818 ≈ 6,364 PPP $ | #54 / 168 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 41.3 / 37.7 | 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.