Average Height in Egypt (2026 Data)
The average height in Egypt is approximately 5'7" (170 cm) for men and 5'3" (159 cm) for women, based on Egypt STEPwise survey and NCD-RisC estimates. Egypt ranks near the global average.
Average Height in Egypt: Men and Women
Adult height in Egypt reflects decades of genetics, childhood nutrition, healthcare access, and living conditions. The most recent national health surveys provide the best estimates for current average stature among adults.
For men, the population mean is about 170 cm (5'7"); for women, about 159 cm (5'3"). These figures represent adults aged 18 and older and are typically measured barefoot in health surveys.
Height varies by region, ethnicity, and birth cohort within Egypt. The averages below describe the national picture; individual heights span a wide range above and below these means.
Average Height by Age Group in Egypt
| Age Group | Men (cm / ft-in) | Women (cm / ft-in) |
|---|---|---|
| 18–25 | 172 cm (5'8") | 160 cm (5'3") |
| 26–35 | 171 cm (5'7") | 160 cm (5'3") |
| 36–50 | 170 cm (5'7") | 159 cm (5'3") |
| 50+ | 169 cm (5'7") | 158 cm (5'2") |
Age-group estimates derived from Egypt STEPwise survey and NCD-RisC estimates. Younger cohorts typically measure slightly taller than older groups due to secular height trends.
How Egypt Compares to the World and the US
Globally, the approximate mean adult height is about 171 cm (5'7") for men and 159 cm (5'2.5") for women, based on NCD-RisC pooled estimates. Compared to this, Egypt men are 1 cm shorter and women are 0 cm taller.
The United States averages about 175 cm (5'9") for men and 162 cm (5'4") for women (CDC/NHANES). Egypt men are 5 cm shorter than US men on average; Egypt women are 3 cm shorter than US women.
Egypt's position relative to global and US averages reflects its combination of North African and Middle Eastern genetics with mixed urban-rural nutrition patterns.
Why Heights Differ: Genetics, Nutrition, and Trends
Height is roughly 80% genetic and 20% environmental, but nutrition in the first years of life matters enormously at the population level. Egypt's average stature is shaped by North African and Middle Eastern genetics with mixed urban-rural nutrition patterns.
Egyptian heights have increased with economic development, though dietary shifts affect obesity more than stature now.
Comparing your personal height to Egypt's average is informative, but percentile rankings depend on which reference population you use. Our calculator compares against US CDC/NHANES data, which may differ from Egypt's national distribution.
Data source: Egypt STEPwise survey and NCD-RisC estimates. For US percentile comparisons, see our methodology page.
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