According to 2026 estimates, adult men in Russia are 175.2 cm (5′9″) tall on average and women 162.4 cm (5′4″). Russia ranks #43 of 200 countries for men's height and #42 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
175.2 cm (5′9″)
Men · #43/200
162.4 cm (5′4″)
Women · #42/200
114,328,124
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 175.2 cm (5′9″) | 7.2 cm | 51,535,023 | #43 / 200 |
| Women | 162.4 cm (5′4″) | 6.8 cm | 62,793,101 | #42 / 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 Russia, the generation that turned 19 in 2019 averages 176.7 cm for men and 164.5 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 Russia 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% | 3.4% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 0% | 14% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 2% | 36% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 8% | 65% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 23% | 87% |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 49% | 97% |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 75% | 100% |
| 185 cm (6′1″) | 91% | 100% |
| 190 cm (6′3″) | 98% | 100% |
| 195 cm (6′5″) | 100% | 100% |
| 200 cm (6′7″) | 100% | 100% |
Adult men in Russia weigh 82.8 kg (182 lb) on average and women 70.7 kg (156 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #57 for men and #91 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 26.9 for men and 26.7 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 82.8 kg (182 lb) | 13.3 kg | #57 / 199 |
| Women | 70.7 kg (156 lb) | 14.7 kg | #91 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in Russia 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% | 24% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 17% | 52% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 45% | 76% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 73% | 90% |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 90% | 96% |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 97% | 99% |
| 120 kg (265 lb) | 99% | 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 → | 48.2 years | #67 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Median income (per person, yearly) all countries → | RUB 483,040 ≈ 12,513 PPP $ | #33 / 168 | Calculate → |
| Average sleep (per night) all countries → | 7.0 hours | #29 / 63 | Calculate → |
| Daily screen (internet) time all countries → | 8.4 hours 3.9 hours on mobile | #7 / 49 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 42.8 / 39.1 | 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.