According to 2026 estimates, adult men in São Tomé & Príncipe are 169.9 cm (5′7″) tall on average and women 159.1 cm (5′3″). São Tomé & Príncipe ranks #119 of 200 countries for men's height and #92 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
169.9 cm (5′7″)
Men · #119/200
159.1 cm (5′3″)
Women · #92/200
137,368
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 169.9 cm (5′7″) | 7 cm | 67,498 | #119 / 200 |
| Women | 159.1 cm (5′3″) | 6.6 cm | 69,870 | #92 / 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.
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in São Tomé & Príncipe 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% | 8.5% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 2% | 27% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 8% | 56% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 24% | 82% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 50% | 95% |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 76% | 99% |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 92% | 100% |
| 185 cm (6′1″) | 98% | 100% |
| 190 cm (6′3″) | 100% | 100% |
| 195 cm (6′5″) | 100% | 100% |
| 200 cm (6′7″) | 100% | 100% |
Adult men in São Tomé & Príncipe weigh 68.3 kg (151 lb) on average and women 66.4 kg (146 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #146 for men and #126 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 23.6 for men and 26.2 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 68.3 kg (151 lb) | 12.5 kg | #146 / 199 |
| Women | 66.4 kg (146 lb) | 16 kg | #126 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in São Tomé & Príncipe are lighter than a given weight. Calculate your weight →
| Weight | Share of men lighter | Share of women lighter |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 5% | 14% |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 27% | 38% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 59% | 63% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 83% | 82% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 95% | 92% |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 99% | 97% |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 100% | 99% |
| 120 kg (265 lb) | 100% | 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 → | 35.0 years | #195 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Median income (per person, yearly) all countries → | STN 38,918 ≈ 2,236 PPP $ | #121 / 168 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 41.8 / 38.4 | 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.