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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 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 128 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.
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.
The Netherlands ranks as the country with the tallest average human height, followed by Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Countries with the shortest average height include Timor Leste, Laos, and the Solomon Islands.
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.
Defining short stature. Compared with a well-nourished, genetically relevant population, short stature is defined as a standing height more than 2 standard deviations (SDs) below mean (or below the third percentile) for sex. [3] . Reference data for height, weight, and head circumference have been published for many countries.
