According to 2026 estimates, adult men in Somalia are 170.6 cm (5′7″) tall on average and women 159.3 cm (5′3″). Somalia ranks #105 of 200 countries for men's height and #87 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
170.6 cm (5′7″)
Men · #105/200
159.3 cm (5′3″)
Women · #87/200
9,594,068
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 170.6 cm (5′7″) | 7.1 cm | 4,737,491 | #105 / 200 |
| Women | 159.3 cm (5′3″) | 6.6 cm | 4,856,577 | #87 / 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 Somalia, the generation that turned 19 in 2019 averages 171.2 cm for men and 159.9 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 Somalia 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% | 7.9% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 1% | 26% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 7% | 54% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 22% | 81% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 47% | 95% |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 73% | 99% |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 91% | 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 Somalia weigh 62.7 kg (138 lb) on average and women 64 kg (141 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #173 for men and #145 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 21.5 for men and 25.1 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 62.7 kg (138 lb) | 13.8 kg | #173 / 199 |
| Women | 64 kg (141 lb) | 17.2 kg | #145 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in Somalia are lighter than a given weight. Calculate your weight →
| Weight | Share of men lighter | Share of women lighter |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 18% | 21% |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 46% | 46% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 73% | 68% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 89% | 84% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 96% | 92% |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 99% | 97% |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 100% | 99% |
| 120 kg (265 lb) | 100% | 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 → | 32.3 years | #232 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 41.9 / 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.