What is the average female height by country?

The average height of women varies significantly across different countries and regions. For example, the Netherlands has one of the tallest average female heights at 172.7 cm (5 feet 8 inches), while Guatemala has one of the shortest at 158.5 cm (5 feet 2 inches).

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The Average Female Height Across the World

Women worldwide are growing taller. Over the last two hundred years, their average height has steadily risen. As per Our World in Data, women today stand around 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 meters) tall on average.

Browse our comprehensive list of average female heights across different countries. Use the search field below to quickly find your country and see how your height compares to other women around the world.

**Average Female Height By Country**
Country	Height (cm)	Height (feet and inches)
Afghanistan	155.5 cm	5 feet 1 inch
Albania	162.5 cm	5 feet 4 inches
Algeria	159.5 cm	5 feet 2 inches
Angola	158.5 cm	5 feet 2 inches
Argentina	162.5 cm	5 feet 4 inches
Australia	162.5 cm	5 feet 4 inches
Austria	165.5 cm	5 feet 5 inches
Bangladesh	152.5 cm	5 feet 0 inches
Belgium	165.5 cm	5 feet 5 inches
Bolivia	158.5 cm	5 feet 2 inches
Brazil	162.5 cm	5 feet 4 inches
Canada	163.6 cm	5 feet 4 inches
Chile	162.5 cm	5 feet 4 inches
China	155.3 cm	5 feet 1 inch
Colombia	158.5 cm	5 feet 2 inches
Cuba	159.5 cm	5 feet 2 inches
Czech Republic	165.5 cm	5 feet 5 inches
Denmark	165.5 cm	5 feet 5 inches
Dominican Republic	158.5 cm	5 feet 2 inches
Ecuador	158.5 cm	5 feet 2 inches
Egypt	158.5 cm	5 feet 2 inches
El Salvador	158.5 cm	5 feet 2 inches
Finland	165.5 cm	5 feet 5 inches
France	165.5 cm	5 feet 5 inches
Germany	165.5 cm	5 feet 5 inches
Greece	162.5 cm	5 feet 4 inches
Guatemala	158.5 cm	5 feet 2 inches
Honduras	158.5 cm	5 feet 2 inches
Hungary	165.5 cm	5 feet 5 inches
India	155.5 cm	5 feet 1 inch
Indonesia	155.5 cm	5 feet 1 inch
Iran	158.5 cm	5 feet 2 inches
Iraq	158.5 cm	5 feet 2 inches
Ireland	165.5 cm	5 feet 5 inches
Israel	165.5 cm	5 feet 5 inches
Italy	165.5 cm	5 feet 5 inches
Japan	155.5 cm	5 feet 1 inch
Kenya	158.5 cm	5 feet 2 inches
Korea	155.5 cm	5 feet 1 inch
Mexico	158.5 cm	5 feet 2 inches
Morocco	158.5 cm	5 feet 2 inches
Netherlands	172.7 cm	5 feet 8 inches
New Zealand	162.5 cm	5 feet 4 inches
Nigeria	158.5 cm	5 feet 2 inches
Norway	165.5 cm	5 feet 5 inches
Pakistan	155.5 cm	5 feet 1 inch
Peru	158.5 cm	5 feet 2 inches
Philippines	155.5 cm	5 feet 1 inch
Poland	165.5 cm	5 feet 5 inches
Portugal	165.5 cm	5 feet 5 inches
Romania	165.5 cm	5 feet 5 inches
Russia	165.5 cm	5 feet 5 inches
South Africa	158.5 cm	5 feet 2 inches
Spain	165.5 cm	5 feet 5 inches
Sweden	165.5 cm	5 feet 5 inches
Switzerland	165.5 cm	5 feet 5 inches
Thailand	155.5 cm	5 feet 1 inch
Turkey	158.5 cm	5 feet 2 inches
United Kingdom (UK)	161.8 cm	5 feet 3 inches
United States (USA)	165.1 cm	5 feet 5 inches
Uruguay	162.5 cm	5 feet 4 inches
Venezuela	158.5 cm	5 feet 2 inches

Average female height by country

The average height of women varies significantly across different countries and regions. There is no single, definitive source for global height data. Various organizations and studies provide valuable insights into the average height of women worldwide.

Global Average Height

The global average height for women is approximately 158.8 cm (5 feet 2 inches), based on data from the World Health Organization (WHO) [1].

Regional Variations

Heights tend to be higher in Western countries and lower in many developing countries. Here are some regional averages:

Europe: The average height for women ranges from 165 cm (5 feet 5 inches) in Portugal [2] to 172 cm (5 feet 8 inches) in the Netherlands [3].
Asia: The average height for women ranges from 155 cm (5 feet 1 inch) in India [4] to 162 cm (5 feet 4 inches) in Japan [5].
Africa: The average height for women ranges from 155 cm (5 feet 1 inch) in many countries to 163 cm (5 feet 4 inches) in South Africa [6].

Country-Specific Data

Here are some country-specific average heights for women:

United States: 165.5 cm (5 feet 5 inches) [7]
United Kingdom: 162.5 cm (5 feet 4 inches) [8]
Canada: 163.5 cm (5 feet 4 inches) [9]
Australia: 165.5 cm (5 feet 5 inches) [10]
India: 155 cm (5 feet 1 inch) [4]
China: 159 cm (5 feet 2 inches) [11]

Data Sources

Some reliable sources for height data include:

World Health Organization (WHO) [1]
World Bank [12]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) [7]
National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) [8]
European Social Survey (ESS) [13]

Conclusion

The average height of women varies significantly across different countries and regions. While there are many factors that contribute to these differences, understanding the average height of women by country can provide valuable insights into population health and nutrition trends. Remember to verify the accuracy of the data and provide proper citations for your sources.

References

[1] World Health Organization. (2019). Global Health Observatory: Height for Age.

[2] Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE). (2020). Estatísticas da População.

[3] Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS). (2020). StatLine.

[4] National Family Health Survey (NFHS). (2015). India.

[5] Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. (2019). Japan.

[6] South African Medical Research Council. (2019). South Africa.

[7] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

[8] National Health Service. (2020). UK.

[9] Statistics Canada. (2020). Canadian Health Measures Survey.

[10] Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2020). Australian Health Survey.

[11] National Bureau of Statistics of China. (2020). China.

[12] World Bank. (2020). World Development Indicators.

[13] European Social Survey. (2020). European Social Survey.

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