According to 2026 estimates, adult men in Zimbabwe are 170.4 cm (5′7″) tall on average and women 159.2 cm (5′3″). Zimbabwe ranks #110 of 200 countries for men's height and #89 for women's. The world average is 169 cm (5′7″) for men and 156.7 cm (5′2″) for women.
170.4 cm (5′7″)
Men · #110/200
159.2 cm (5′3″)
Women · #89/200
9,203,575
Adults
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Adults | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 170.4 cm (5′7″) | 7 cm | 4,188,988 | #110 / 200 |
| Women | 159.2 cm (5′3″) | 6.6 cm | 5,014,587 | #89 / 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 Zimbabwe 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% | 8.2% |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 1% | 26% |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 7% | 55% |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 22% | 81% |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 48% | 95% |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 74% | 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 Zimbabwe weigh 65.5 kg (144 lb) on average and women 64.5 kg (142 lb); among 199 countries that is rank #154 for men and #140 for women. Weight is not a measure of health; this is only a statistical comparison.
Average BMI: 22.5 for men and 25.4 kg/m² for women.
| Sex | Average | Std. deviation | Country rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 65.5 kg (144 lb) | 11.2 kg | #154 / 199 |
| Women | 64.5 kg (142 lb) | 14.4 kg | #140 / 199 |
The table shows what share of adults of the same sex in Zimbabwe are lighter than a given weight. Calculate your weight →
| Weight | Share of men lighter | Share of women lighter |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 7% | 15% |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 33% | 41% |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 68% | 68% |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 90% | 86% |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 97% | 95% |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 99% | 98% |
| 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 → | 34.1 years | #205 / 237 | Calculate → |
| Median income (per person, yearly) all countries → | ZWG 13,138 ≈ 1,229 PPP $ | #151 / 168 | 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.