How much does a 5′6″ male weigh in Switzerland?

Short answer: in Switzerland, men who are 167 cm (5′6″) weigh 158 lb (72 kg) on average (median 156 lb). The middle half weigh 140–174 lb (64–79 kg).

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158 lb (72 kg)

average weight

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140–174 lb (64–79 kg)

middle 50%

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167 cm

taller than 9% of men in Switzerland

Weight distribution of 167 cm (5′6″) men in Switzerland

PercentileWeight
P10128 lb (58 kg)
P25140 lb (64 kg)
P50156 lb (71 kg)
P75174 lb (79 kg)
P90191 lb (87 kg)

Percentile: the share of men at this height who weigh less. The 90th percentile, for example, is where the heaviest 10% begin.

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The WHO normal BMI range at this height

The World Health Organization's normal BMI range (18.5–24.9) works out to 114–153 lb (52–69 kg) at 167 cm (5′6″). About 43% of men this tall in Switzerland fall in that range and 55% above it. It's a reference range, not a personal "ideal weight": it ignores muscle, age and build.

Nearby heights

HeightAverage weightMiddle 50%
157 cm140 lb (63 kg)124–153 lb (56–70 kg)
162 cm149 lb (67 kg)132–163 lb (60–74 kg)
167 cm158 lb (72 kg)140–174 lb (64–79 kg)
172 cm168 lb (76 kg)149–184 lb (68–84 kg)
177 cm178 lb (81 kg)158–195 lb (72–88 kg)

167 cm (5′6″) men in other countries

Average weightMiddle 50%
United States180 lb (82 kg)154–202 lb (70–92 kg)
Brazil168 lb (76 kg)146–187 lb (66–85 kg)
Pakistan159 lb (72 kg)135–180 lb (61–81 kg)
China153 lb (69 kg)137–167 lb (62–76 kg)
Indonesia144 lb (65 kg)125–160 lb (57–72 kg)
India142 lb (65 kg)125–158 lb (56–72 kg)
Nigeria140 lb (64 kg)124–155 lb (56–70 kg)
Bangladesh137 lb (62 kg)121–151 lb (55–69 kg)

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Statistics, not a health assessment. Weight at a given height is the country's BMI distribution × height², assuming BMI doesn't depend on height. Details: methodology and sources.