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 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.

Using data from the journal eLife, which has tracked global growth trends since 1914, we've listed the countries with the tallest mean female height for women born in 1996.

The wealthier a country is, the taller are its residents — or so they claim. Yet for the traditional immigration countries like Hong Kong and Singapore, it is obviously wrong. The tallest average height for a man is 1.84 m in the Netherlands, the smallest women at just 1.51 m can be found in Guatemala. Heights by country Heights by continents

Which countries have the tallest average female height? The Netherlands and Montenegro top the list, with an average female height of 170 cm . Their tall stature is attributed to genetic factors, a balanced diet, and access to quality healthcare.