What is Average Penis Size? Revealing Myths and Facts

If you have ever been worried about your penis size and how big it is compared to others, you’re not alone. Penis size is a topic that has been the subject of endless debates, myths, and misconceptions. The size of the male sex organ is believed to be an indicator of his testosterone levels and sexual abilities. Penis size is often associated as a marker of masculinity and sexual prowess. Thus many men are concerned and feeling insecurity about whether they measure up. But is it all just an illusion, a myth to debunk.

Mostly all men wish their penises were larger when in fact theirs are perfectly normal. The porn industry has also played a role in how some people think about their penis size. Male adult film stars tend to have large penises, which are way above the actual average size, so it’s important not to compare yourself based on these standards. One study found that those who watch porn tend to be unsatisfied with their penis size than those who don’t. Penises come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and one kind isn’t necessarily better than another.

Studies have found that most people are satisfied with their partner’s penis size. So next time when you feel worried similar worries, ensure that your penis may be in the average range. And even if it isn’t, it tells nothing about your masculinity or your ability to sexually please your partner. In the end, it is always skills that matter.

The Average Penis Size range: 5.1 – 5.5 inches

During the past decade, studies on penis size have shown the average sizes of penises in different states:

• Flaccid penis length: 9.16 centimeters (3.61 inches)
• Flaccid penis girth: 9.31 centimeters (3.67 inches)
• Erect penis length: 13.12 centimeters (5.17 inches)
• Erect penis girth: 11.66 centimeters (4.59 inches)
• According to 2014 research, 95 percent of penis erection length is between 4.7 – 6.3 inches, meaning only 5 out of 100 people would have a penis longer than 6.3 inches or shorter than 4.7 inches.

Also, it is worth noting that the size of a flaccid penis isn’t always equivalent to how big it will be when it’s erect. Smaller flaccid penises tend to be bigger when erect compared to larger ones. However, the fully erect penis size is largely affected by many other factors, such as general health, blood flow, hormones, etc.. so this applies on a case-by-case basis.

How to measure Penis Size properly

If you’re looking to measure your penis size accurately, here are the steps:

• Length: Measure from the top to the tip.
  The top is where your penis meets the pubic bone, and the tip is the very end of the glans (head). For the most accurate measurement, press any fat in front of your pubic bone. Avoid including any extra length from your foreskin.
• Girth: To measure girth, wrap a measuring tape around the base or middle of the shaft.

What factors impact Penis Size

Penis size, like other parts of your body, widely varies from individual to individual. However, hormones or genetics can decide how big one penis can be. Most commonly, these internal factors happen during pregnancy if the fetus doesn’t get enough testosterone, causing the baby to have Micro Pennis.

Factors Affecting Penis Size

The Temperature

Colder temperatures can make it hard for a penis to fully erect, making it look smaller.  On the other hand, hot weather can increase the size of the flaccid penis as blood vessels dilate and there is more blood pumped into the genital part.

Age

After the age of 40, reduction of testosterone and age-related circulatory conditions together make your penis look smaller. For example, arteriosclerosis is a condition where your arteries are clogged with fatty deposits. This leads to less blood pumped to the penis, resulting in a not fully erection condition.

Arousal Levels

If your libido and sex drive is to the roof, your penis reflects it. So if you are more stimulated than normal, you can get a stronger and harder erection. In other word, the more arousal you are, the more blood pump to the penis, making it look bigger.

Your Weight

Your penis is attached to your belly, so if you gain weight and increase your fat pad, it will look like the penis is pulled inward. This means the penis is hard to see from a bird’s eye view and look shorter underneath the fat pad.

Medication

Certain types of prescription drugs can make your penis look smaller than it actually is. For example, Finasteride used to treat hair loss and enlarged prostate can reduce Testosterone and alter the structure of erectile tissue.

In addition, prostate surgery and prostate cancer treatment may also cause penile shortening.

Nutrition

During pregnancy, mothers not getting enough nutrients could lead to the fetal penis growing improperly.

Besides, teens who lack nutrition around the puberty period could have delayed puberty — a condition leading to smaller testicles and penis.

Environmental chemicals 

Many environmental chemicals, like plasticizers, fertilizers, pesticides, and phthalates, can affect penis growth in the fetus. These harmful chemicals disrupt the endocrine system, which creates and releases the hormones that help the testicles to grow normally.

Erectile Dysfunction

The firmer the erection, the bigger your penis. That’s a fact. So if you suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED), your penis will not get its full length and girth, hence look and feel smaller than usual. Nowadays, ED is very common, affecting 50 percent of men over 50. Most ED is caused by psychological causes, including relationship problems, stress, and fatigue. However, sometimes ED is a signal of heart disease or diabetes.

You can read more about Erectile Dysfunction here.

Smoking

Yes, smoking is not good for your lung, but how about your penis. Yes, smokers are up to twice as likely to develop erectile dysfunction as non-smokers. Smoking lowers libido and sex drive and prevents the proper release of nitric oxide in penile tissue. Without low nitric oxide, there will be less blood pumped to the penis, hence causing ED and soft erection.

Does Penis Size really matter?

Research has shown that penis size does not negatively impact sexual function, orgasm, libido or sex drive.

Nevertheless, to a large number of men, penis size may affect sexual confidence. Those struggling with this belief is having penile dysmorphic disorder, a mental health condition in which a person constantly worries about the shape or size of their penis.

A study in 2015 found that men usually overestimate their partner’s preference for penis size. They believe a bigger and longer penis will help to further satisfy their partner. However, the truth is women prefer a partner with a smaller penis than expected to avoid tears in the vaginal tissue during intercourse.

Actually, women aren’t bothered by penis size. According to one study, “375 sexually-active women were asked for opinions about penis size and how important is its role for sexual function,” The result: “77 percent said the length of the penis was ‘unimportant’.

The ultimate truth is it’s not how big it is, but what you do with it that counts. When it comes to sex, women most sensitive areas: the clitoris and the G-spot, and both can be stimulated and reached with a ‘small penis’.

Still think measurements matter? Look at the bigger picture. Consider the depth of the average vagina, it’s between three and four inches long, which is way below the average penis size. You might want a bigger penis, but it’s unlikely to improve your sex life.

On the other hand, women judge men by their sexual performance, not their size, says porn star Kayden Kross. “Men who believe they have large dicks tend to show up,” she wrote for Nylon, “while men who don’t believe they have large dicks tend to make up for it by actually mastering what pleases a woman in bed.”

How to Increase Penis Size

You can increase your penis size, but mostly the result is temporary with a marginal increase in size. From science standpoint, permanently enlarging your penis is not possible. Beware of miracle methods advertised online, like pills and oils, as these can do more harm than good to your penis and your pocket.

The following are some of the more popular penis enlargement methods available, but consult medical professional to prevent unwanted damage to your penis.

1. Non-Surgical Methods

a. Shave your pubic hair: 

This is the quickest and safest method. Pubic hair can make a penis look smaller than usual. So a clean shave before sex can marginally make the difference.

b. Exercise and Stretching

• Jelqing: By massaging to manipulate the tissues and skin around the penis, this method creates engorged blood veins, making the penis bigger and thicker. However, its effectiveness is not scientifically proven, and improper technique can cause injury.
• Stretching Devices: Penis extenders or traction devices apply gentle, consistent pressure over time to encourage tissue expansion. Some studies suggest modest gains, but results vary.

c. Vacuum Pumps

• Penis Pumps: These devices use suction to draw blood into the penis for an erection. By temporarily engorging the blood vessels, your penis achieves a harder and bigger erection. Consider putting on a cock ring can help the blood remain in your penis longer. While primarily used to treat erectile dysfunction, they can temporarily increase penis size.

d. Weight Loss

• Reducing excess fat, particularly in the pubic area, can make the penis appear larger.

2. Surgical Methods

a. Penile Implants and Prosthetics

• Used primarily for erectile dysfunction, implants can sometimes increase the perceived size of the penis. However, they carry risks such as infection and mechanical failure.

b. Penile Lengthening Surgery

• This involves cutting the ligament that attaches the penis to the pubic bone, allowing more of the shaft to extend outside the body. Results vary, and the procedure carries significant risks, including reduced stability and function.

c. Dermal Fillers

• Injectable fillers can temporarily increase girth. While less invasive than surgery, they require repeat treatments and carry risks like uneven results and allergic reactions.

3. Natural Supplements and Herbal Remedies

• While many products claim to enhance penis size, there is not enough scientific evidence to support their effectiveness. Ingredients like ginseng, L-arginine, and yohimbine may improve blood flow and improve erectile function, hence temporarily making your penis bigger.

Penis Size Comparison by country

Country	Length Cm	Length Inch	Girth Cm	Girth Inch
Sudan	17.95	7.07	13.08	5.15
DR Congo	17.93	7.06	13.05	5.14
Ecuador	17.59	6.93	13.44	5.29
Republic of the Congo	17.33	6.82	12.74	5.02
Ghana	17.31	6.81	12.79	5.04
Nigeria	17	6.69	12.35	4.86
Venezuela	16.93	6.67	13.03	5.13
Lebanon	16.82	6.62	12.39	4.88
Colombia	16.75	6.59	12.98	5.11
Cameroon	16.65	6.56	12.29	4.84
Jamaica	16.3	6.42	12.01	4.73
Kenya	16.28	6.41	12.33	4.85
Dominican Republic	15.99	6.30	12.17	4.79
Senegal	15.89	6.26	12.22	4.81
Cuba	15.87	6.25	12.13	4.78
New Zealand	15.79	6.22	13	5.12
Zambia	15.78	6.21	11.69	4.60
Belize	15.75	6.20	12.87	5.07
Angola	15.73	6.19	11.82	4.65
Brazil	15.7	6.18	12.99	5.11
Australia	15.7	6.18	13.22	5.20
Zimbabwe	15.68	6.17	11.7	4.61
Haiti	15.67	6.17	12.1	4.76
Netherlands	15.6	6.14	13.55	5.33
Paraguay	15.53	6.11	11.05	4.35
Panama	15.49	6.10	11.69	4.60
Poland	15.41	6.07	11.62	4.57
Chad	15.39	6.06	12.12	4.77
Sweden	15.36	6.05	12.78	5.03
Central African Republic	15.33	6.04	12.07	4.75
South Africa	15.29	6.02	11.13	4.38
Bosnia and Herzegovina	15.27	6.01	12.08	4.76
Ivory Coast	15.22	5.99	12.27	4.83
Burkina Faso	15.19	5.98	12.18	4.80
Belgium	15.14	5.96	13.26	5.22
Portugal	15.14	5.96	11.26	4.43
Palestine	15.08	5.94	11.02	4.34
Peru	15.07	5.93	11.41	4.49
Denmark	15.07	5.93	13.26	5.22
Gambia	15.07	5.93	11.68	4.60
Argentina	14.88	5.86	11.45	4.51
Serbia	14.78	5.82	12.98	5.11
Croatia	14.77	5.81	12.99	5.11
Guyana	14.75	5.81	11.08	4.36
Bolivia	14.7	5.79	11.31	4.45
Austria	14.69	5.78	12.1	4.76
Latvia	14.69	5.78	11.93	4.70
Hungary	14.68	5.78	11.81	4.65
Uruguay	14.67	5.78	12.57	4.95
Bulgaria	14.66	5.77	11.69	4.60
Tunisia	14.61	5.75	12.36	4.87
Chile	14.59	5.74	12.28	4.83
Iceland	14.56	5.73	12.01	4.73
Lithuania	14.55	5.73	11.27	4.44
France	14.5	5.71	13.63	5.37
Algeria	14.49	5.70	10.97	4.32
Germany	14.48	5.70	12.4	4.88
Eritrea	14.39	5.67	11.89	4.68
Norway	14.34	5.65	13.15	5.18
United Kingdom	14.3	5.63	12.22	4.81
Switzerland	14.25	5.61	12.83	5.05
Ukraine	14.2	5.59	12.28	4.83
Slovakia	14.19	5.59	11.46	4.51
Albania	14.19	5.59	12.16	4.79
Kiribati	14.19	5.59	11.33	4.46
Czech Republic	14.17	5.58	11.65	4.59
Russia	14.16	5.57	11.73	4.62
United States	14.15	5.57	12.23	4.81
Mexico	14.09	5.55	11.18	4.40
Cape Verde	14.05	5.53	12.38	4.87
Slovenia	14.01	5.52	11.72	4.61
Belarus	13.98	5.50	11.38	4.48
North Macedonia	13.98	5.50	11.97	4.71
Canada	13.92	5.48	12.32	4.85
Georgia	13.87	5.46	11.46	4.51
Greenland	13.87	5.46	12.3	4.84
Morocco	13.86	5.46	12.41	4.89
Egypt	13.85	5.45	12.11	4.77
Luxembourg	13.82	5.44	11.4	4.49
Costa Rica	13.81	5.44	11.25	4.43
Estonia	13.78	5.43	12.54	4.94
Moldova	13.76	5.42	11.64	4.58
Libya	13.74	5.41	11.68	4.60
Azerbaijan	13.72	5.40	10.9	4.29
Turkey	13.7	5.39	11.19	4.41
Afghanistan	13.69	5.39	11.42	4.50
Papua New Guinea	13.62	5.36	11.36	4.47
Israel	13.6	5.35	11.7	4.61
Finland	13.59	5.35	11.2	4.41
Spain	13.58	5.35	12.19	4.80
Montenegro	13.56	5.34	11.96	4.71
Ethiopia	13.53	5.33	12.18	4.80
Jordan	13.5	5.31	11.89	4.68
Turkmenistan	13.48	5.31	10.65	4.19
Kazakhstan	13.46	5.30	11.34	4.46
Uzbekistan	13.43	5.29	11.92	4.69
Total	13.37	5.27	11.67	4.60
Suriname	13.34	5.25	12.86	5.06
Guatemala	13.24	5.21	11	4.33
New Caledonia	13.24	5.21	11.81	4.65
Solomon Islands	13.14	5.17	11.71	4.61
Armenia	13.12	5.17	10.78	4.24
Syria	13.1	5.16	11.19	4.41
Tonga	12.94	5.09	11.31	4.45
India	12.93	5.09	11.49	4.52
Bahrain	12.93	5.09	11.19	4.41
China	12.9	5.08	11.14	4.39
Samoa	12.87	5.07	12.1	4.76
Oman	12.85	5.06	11.34	4.46
Ireland	12.78	5.03	12.69	5.00
Mongolia	12.77	5.03	10.61	4.18
Romania	12.73	5.01	10.25	4.04
El Salvador	12.71	5.00	10.75	4.23
Yemen	12.7	5.00	10.89	4.29
Japan	12.6	4.96	11.5	4.53
United Arab Emirates	12.54	4.94	11.44	4.50
Italy	12.5	4.92	12.19	4.80
Taiwan	12.5	4.92	12.61	4.96
Qatar	12.41	4.89	11.68	4.60
Saudi Arabia	12.4	4.88	11.61	4.57
Honduras	12.4	4.88	11.05	4.35
Greece	12.18	4.80	11.92	4.69
Cyprus	12.17	4.79	11.59	4.56
Indonesia	11.67	4.59	11.79	4.64
Iran	11.58	4.56	11.72	4.61
Tanzania	11.5	4.53	11.49	4.52
Pakistan	11.4	4.49	11.74	4.62
Kuwait	11.38	4.48	11.47	4.52
Iraq	11.35	4.47	11.33	4.46
Bangladesh	11.2	4.41	10.48	4.13
Hong Kong	11.19	4.41	10.7	4.21
Singapore	11.16	4.39	11.29	4.44
Bhutan	11.12	4.38	10.31	4.06
Philippines	10.85	4.27	11.03	4.34
South Korea	10.8	4.25	11.3	4.45
Sri Lanka	10.18	4.01	10.99	4.33
Vietnam	10.15	4.00	11.55	4.55
Laos	10.14	3.99	10.86	4.28
Myanmar	10.1	3.98	10.64	4.19
Nepal	9.98	3.93	11.87	4.67
Cambodia	9.84	3.87	11.12	4.38
North Korea	9.6	3.78	11.86	4.67
Thailand	9.43	3.71	10.83	4.26

The Takeaway

It is common for men to be concerned about their penis size. However, size is varied and does not affect your sexual function and performance. It also does not determine your masculinity or ability to satisfy your partner.

Men also overestimate their partner’s penis reference, hence overweight the importance of larger and bigger penis. In fact, most women prefer and can only sustain a medium size penis to avoid unwanted hurt during intercourse. Therefore, men should focus on enhancing sexual skills and communication, which are essential to achieve a satisfied sexual relationship.

Besides, taking care of your overall health through diet and exercise can also boost your sexual wellness and performance.