Average Height in Solomon Islands (2026 Data)
The average height in Solomon Islands is approximately 5'5" (165 cm) for men and 5'1" (156 cm) for women, based on NCD-RisC pooled height estimates.
Average Height in Solomon Islands: Men and Women
Adult height in Solomon Islands reflects genetics, childhood nutrition, healthcare access, and living conditions. Pooled international estimates provide the best available figures for current average adult stature.
For men, the population mean is about 165 cm (5'5"); for women, about 156 cm (5'1"). 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 Solomon Islands. The averages below describe the national picture; individual heights span a wide range above and below these means.
Average Height by Age Group in Solomon Islands
| Age Group | Men (cm / ft-in) | Women (cm / ft-in) |
|---|---|---|
| 18–25 | 167 cm (5'6") | 157 cm (5'2") |
| 26–35 | 166 cm (5'5") | 157 cm (5'2") |
| 36–50 | 165 cm (5'5") | 156 cm (5'1") |
| 50+ | 164 cm (5'5") | 155 cm (5'1") |
Age-group estimates derived from NCD-RisC pooled height estimates. Younger cohorts typically measure slightly taller than older groups due to secular height trends.
How Solomon Islands 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, Solomon Islands men are 6 cm shorter than the global male mean and women are 3 cm shorter than the global female mean.
The United States averages about 175 cm (5'9") for men and 162 cm (5'4") for women (CDC/NHANES). Solomon Islands men are 10 cm shorter than US men on average; Solomon Islands women are 6 cm shorter than US women.
The Solomon Islands' Melanesian averages sit near Vanuatu and below Polynesian neighbors.
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. The Solomon Islands' Melanesian averages sit near Vanuatu and below Polynesian neighbors.
Like most populations, Solomon Islands has seen height changes across generations as nutrition, sanitation, and healthcare evolved.
Comparing your personal height to Solomon Islands'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 Solomon Islands's national distribution.
Data source: NCD-RisC pooled height estimates. For US percentile comparisons, see our methodology page.
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