Average Penis Size Around the World: Length, Girth, and Interesting Facts

GY
Jul 10
2 min read

Few topics generate as much curiosity as penis size. Whether for health, confidence, or simple curiosity, many people wonder how different countries compare.

Before diving in, it's important to remember that individual variation is much greater than national averages. A country's average does not predict any one person's size.

Understanding the Numbers

Most scientific studies measure:

Length (erect penis)
Girth or circumference (erect penis)
Flaccid length

Researchers generally consider erect measurements the most useful for comparison.

Average Erect Penis Length by Country

The following figures are approximate averages reported across multiple studies and surveys.

Country	Average Length
Ecuador	17–18 cm (6.7–7.1 in)
Colombia	17 cm (6.7 in)
Brazil	16–17 cm (6.3–6.7 in)
Netherlands	15–16 cm (5.9–6.3 in)
France	15–16 cm (5.9–6.3 in)
Germany	14–15 cm (5.5–5.9 in)
United Kingdom	13–15 cm (5.1–5.9 in)
Canada	14–15 cm (5.5–5.9 in)
United States	13–15 cm (5.1–5.9 in)
Australia	14–15 cm (5.5–5.9 in)
South Korea	12–14 cm (4.7–5.5 in)
Japan	12–14 cm (4.7–5.5 in)
China	12–14 cm (4.7–5.5 in)

What About Girth?

Length gets most of the attention, but many sex experts note that girth often has a greater impact on physical sensation.

Average erect girth worldwide generally falls between:

11–13 cm (4.3–5.1 inches)

Differences in girth between countries tend to be smaller than differences in length.

Regional Characteristics

Latin America

Countries such as Ecuador, Colombia, and Brazil frequently appear near the top of international size rankings.

Common stereotype:

Longer-than-average length

North America

Canada and the United States generally fall close to the global average.

Common stereotype:

Wide variation among individuals

Western Europe

Countries such as France, Germany, and the Netherlands often rank slightly above the global average.

Common stereotype:

Balanced length and girth

East Asia

Japan, South Korea, and China typically report slightly lower average lengths compared with Europe and the Americas.

Common stereotype:

Smaller average length but similar variation among individuals

Does Race Determine Size?

Scientific research does not support making assumptions about an individual's penis size based solely on race, nationality, or ethnicity.

Factors such as:

Genetics
Individual development
Body composition
Measurement methods

all influence reported results.

The Global Average

One of the largest medical reviews published to date found that the average erect penis is approximately:

Length: 13.1 cm (5.16 inches)
Girth: 11.7 cm (4.6 inches)

This means most men around the world fall surprisingly close to the same range.

Fun Facts

Most men overestimate the global average.
Height is a poor predictor of penis size.
Shoe size is largely a myth.
National averages often differ depending on measurement methods.
Individual variation within a country is much larger than differences between countries.

Final Thoughts

While international penis-size rankings remain a popular topic, the differences between countries are often smaller than people expect. In reality, individual variation matters far more than nationality. Whether you're in Toronto, Tokyo, Paris, or São Paulo, most men fall within a relatively similar range around the global average.