Taller than half of American men aged 21–24 is 5'9"; for women it is 5'4".

Which heights have their own page?

Men from 5'0" to 6'8", women from 4'9" to 6'2", boys and girls aged 13 to 17, and 40 countries.

Where do these heights come from?

The CDC's growth charts and health survey for the US, and NCD-RisC's national means for other countries, with the WHO growth reference for spread.

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percentiles from real growth charts and national surveys.

the typical american man aged 21–24 is 5'9" and the typical woman 5'4". pick your height, your age or your country to see where you rank.

men, by height

one page per inch from 5'0" to 6'8".

women, by height

one page per inch from 4'9" to 6'2".

teens, by exact age

boys and girls from 13 to 17, using the cdc growth charts.

by country

typical height and how common each height is, in 39 countries and a table of every country.

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How tall is tall?: Taller than half of American men aged 21–24 is 5'9"; for women it is 5'4".
Which heights have their own page?: Men from 5'0" to 6'8", women from 4'9" to 6'2", boys and girls aged 13 to 17, and 40 countries.
Where do these heights come from?: The CDC's growth charts and health survey for the US, and NCD-RisC's national means for other countries, with the WHO growth reference for spread.

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