How does South Africa compare to the global average? Find out where you stand.
National Avg
15.2 cm
Global Avg
13.73 cm
Global Rank
#14 of 91
vs Global
+1.47 cm
National averages are compiled from clinician-measured studies and international health datasets, including WHO-referenced research. Figures are provided for general informational comparison and should be treated as population-level statistics rather than precise individual benchmarks.
Source for South Africa measurement data
who.int →South Africa has an average erect penis length of approximately 15.20 cm (5.98 inches), one of the higher national averages globally. The National Department of Health in South Africa supports men's health programmes and sexual health education. South Africa's diverse population means individual variation is significant. Health professionals emphasise that concerns about penis size should be addressed with a qualified doctor rather than through unregulated self-measurement or internet comparisons.
Official health resource
National Department of Health (South Africa) →Enter your measurement to see where you stand against the South Africa average of 15.2 cm.
Country values are compared with an unweighted average of the available country records.
Men's health is influenced by many factors, including access to care, living conditions, prevention, mental wellbeing, and everyday health habits. These factors vary between countries and are generally more important to overall health than penis size, which is only one narrow measure and does not determine health or wellbeing.
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World average calculated from 90 countries. Calculated as an unweighted mean of available country records.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators (2024)
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World average calculated from 87 countries. Calculated as an unweighted mean of available country records.
Source: WHO Global Health Observatory (2021)
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World average calculated from 87 countries. Calculated as an unweighted mean of available country records.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators (2021)
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World average calculated from 87 countries. Calculated as an unweighted mean of available country records.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators (2024)
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World average calculated from 87 countries. Calculated as an unweighted mean of available country records.
Source: WHO Global Information System on Alcohol and Health (2020)
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World average calculated from 87 countries. Calculated as an unweighted mean of available country records.
Source: WHO Global Health Observatory (2022)
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