According to 2026 estimates, adult men in Türkiye are 173.4 cm (5′8″) tall on average and women 158 cm (5′2″). Türkiye ranks #65 of 200 countries for men's height and #124 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
173.4 cm (5′8″)
Men · #65/200
158 cm (5′2″)
Women · #124/200
66,007,300
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 173.4 cm (5′8″) | 7.4 cm | 32,673,884 | #65 / 200 |
| Women | 158 cm (5′2″) | 7.3 cm | 33,333,416 | #124 / 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 Türkiye, the generation that turned 19 in 2019 averages 176.4 cm for men and 161.8 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 Türkiye 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″) | 0.1% | 13.8% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 1% | 34% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 3% | 61% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 13% | 83% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 32% | 95% |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 58% | 99% |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 81% | 100% |
| 185 cm (6′1″) | 94% | 100% |
| 190 cm (6′3″) | 99% | 100% |
| 195 cm (6′5″) | 100% | 100% |
| 200 cm (6′7″) | 100% | 100% |
Adult men in Türkiye weigh 81.4 kg (180 lb) on average and women 72.2 kg (159 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #71 for men and #67 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 27 for men and 28.8 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 81.4 kg (180 lb) | 15.6 kg | #71 / 199 |
| Women | 72.2 kg (159 lb) | 18.2 kg | #67 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in Türkiye are lighter than a given weight. Calculate your weight →
| Weight | Share of men lighter | Share of women lighter |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 1% | 9% |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 7% | 27% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 24% | 50% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 50% | 71% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 73% | 84% |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 88% | 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 → | 43.4 years | #110 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Median income (per person, yearly) all countries → | TRY 259,740 ≈ 10,304 PPP $ | #40 / 168 | Calculate → |
| Average sleep (per night) all countries → | 7.0 hours | #25 / 63 | Calculate → |
| Daily screen (internet) time all countries → | 7.0 hours 4.1 hours on mobile | #20 / 49 | Calculate → |
| Estimated shoe size (men / women) | EU 42.5 / 38.2 | 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.