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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.
The following table shows the average sizes, weights and BMI from 127 countries. All figures refer to men and women between the ages of 18 and 25 years. In the US, the average male is 1.77 m tall. The average US-american woman reaches 14 cm less with a height of 1.63 m.
27 sty 2024 · The average height of a US adult male is 175.3 cm (5′ 9″) while it’s 161.3 cm (5′ 3.5″) for females. As indicated by this data, American men are taller than women by about 5.5 inches (or 9%).
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.
Below is a height percentile calculator for men and women, 18 years old and older in the United States. Toggle between imperial (feet/inches) and metric (meters/centimeters) units to view the adult distribution of heights in America.
Mens Height Percentiles (United States) Age. 20-29. 30-39. 40-49. 50-59. 60-69. 70-79. 4'10.
27 lut 2024 · The average height for U.S. males is around 69 inches, but this average varies between countries. Socioeconomic, nutritional, and biological factors may affect a person’s height.
