According to 2026 estimates, adult men in Tanzania are 166.1 cm (5′5″) tall on average and women 156.2 cm (5′1″). Tanzania ranks #172 of 200 countries for men's height and #159 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
166.1 cm (5′5″)
Men · #172/200
156.2 cm (5′1″)
Women · #159/200
37,321,602
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 166.1 cm (5′5″) | 7.2 cm | 18,192,699 | #172 / 200 |
| Women | 156.2 cm (5′1″) | 6.6 cm | 19,128,903 | #159 / 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 Tanzania, the generation that turned 19 in 2019 averages 167 cm for men and 156.9 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 Tanzania 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″) | 1.3% | 17.6% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 6% | 43% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 20% | 72% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 44% | 91% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 71% | 98% |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 89% | 100% |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 97% | 100% |
| 185 cm (6′1″) | 100% | 100% |
| 190 cm (6′3″) | 100% | 100% |
| 195 cm (6′5″) | 100% | 100% |
| 200 cm (6′7″) | 100% | 100% |
Adult men in Tanzania weigh 61.5 kg (136 lb) on average and women 59.7 kg (132 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #182 for men and #172 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 22.2 for men and 24.4 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 61.5 kg (136 lb) | 12 kg | #182 / 199 |
| Women | 59.7 kg (132 lb) | 13.2 kg | #172 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in Tanzania are lighter than a given weight. Calculate your weight →
| Weight | Share of men lighter | Share of women lighter |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 17% | 24% |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 49% | 55% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 78% | 80% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 93% | 93% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 98% | 98% |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 100% | 99% |
| 110 kg (243 lb) | 100% | 100% |
| 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 → | 33.2 years | #222 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Median income (per person, yearly) all countries → | TZS 986,264 ≈ 1,206 PPP $ | #154 / 168 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 41.0 / 37.8 | 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.