Average Size in South Africa
Based on compiled international research data, the average erect length in South Africa is 14.2 cm (5.59 in), with an average erect girth of 11.9 cm (4.69 in).
This measurement places South Africa statistically above the global average of 13.12 cm.
Average erect penis length
vs. global 13.12 cm
14.2 cm (5.59 in)
+1.1 cm vs. the global average. The South Africa mean sits at roughly the 74% percentile of the global distribution.
Length comparison
Average erect penis girth
vs. global 11.66 cm
11.9 cm (4.69 in)
+0.2 cm vs. the global average, roughly the 59% percentile of the global distribution.
Girth comparison
Aggregated country figures mix studies with different measurement methods, and self-reported values tend to run high. The clinical standard is the bone-pressed technique used by the Veale et al. 2015 meta-analysis. See how we measure for the exact protocol.
Data quality
- Source: Compiled from public aggregators (e.g. WorldData.info) — not a controlled national study.
- Sample type: Unknown for this country; the underlying sources mix clinician-measured studies and self-reported surveys (self-reports skew high).
- Reliability: Low–moderate — plausible range, but still an aggregated estimate, not a clinical measurement.
For context, the clinical global baseline (Veale et al. 2015, n = 15,521, clinician-measured): 13.12 cm length (SD 1.66), 11.66 cm girth (SD 1.10).
We have not yet verified a published national study for South Africa, so the figure above is an aggregated estimate only.
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Frequently asked questions about South Africa
What is the average penis size in South Africa?
The average erect penis size in South Africa is 14.2 cm (5.59 in) in length and 11.9 cm (4.69 in) in girth, according to compiled international data.
Is South Africa above or below the global average?
South Africa's average erect length of 14.2 cm is 1.1 cm above the global average of 13.12 cm reported by the Veale et al. 2015 meta-analysis.