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Below are two tables which report the average adult human height by country or geographical region. With regard to the first table, original studies and sources should be consulted for details on methodology and the exact populations measured, surveyed, or considered.
Compare the average heights and weights of men and women from 125 countries around the world. See the tallest and shortest countries, and how wealth and continent affect body size.
While the average height of men around the world increased by 5%, the percentage change varies worldwide, with the greatest relative increases in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. In women, the largest relative increases were seen in Europe, South America, and East Asia.
Compare the average human height of different countries using metric or imperial units. See the top ten tallest and shortest countries, and download the data table in CSV or JSON format.
Key findings from the data include: According to comprehensive global data, Netherlands men stand the tallest with an average height of 183.78 cm, followed closely by Montenegro at 183.30 cm and Bosnia and Herzegovina at 182.47 cm.
This page shows the globe and world map for trends in height in the past century.
Increase in mean heights of males born in 1996 vs. 1896. Male-to-female height ratio by year of birth. Mean adult height by year of birth, males vs. females. Percentage increase in mean male vs. female height over a century. Relative increase in mean heights of females born in 1996 vs. 1896.
