Adverage maile height uk
According to the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), the average height for an adult in the UK is:
- For men: 175.3 cm (5 feet 9 inches)
- For women: 161.8 cm (5 feet 3.7 inches)
These figures are based on data from the National Child Development Study, which measured the height of over 17,000 adults born in 1958.
It's worth noting that average heights can vary slightly depending on the source and methodology used, but the ONS figures are generally considered to be a reliable estimate of the average height for adults in the UK.
Here's a breakdown of average heights in the UK by age group:
- Men:
- 16-24 years: 176.1 cm (5 feet 9.3 inches)
- 25-34 years: 175.5 cm (5 feet 9 inches)
- 35-44 years: 175.2 cm (5 feet 8.8 inches)
- 45-54 years: 174.5 cm (5 feet 8.5 inches)
- 55-64 years: 173.4 cm (5 feet 8.1 inches)
- 65 years and over: 172.3 cm (5 feet 7.9 inches)
- Women:
- 16-24 years: 162.3 cm (5 feet 3.9 inches)
- 25-34 years: 161.9 cm (5 feet 3.7 inches)
- 35-44 years: 161.5 cm (5 feet 3.6 inches)
- 45-54 years: 160.9 cm (5 feet 3.4 inches)
- 55-64 years: 160.3 cm (5 feet 3.2 inches)
- 65 years and over: 159.2 cm (5 feet 2.8 inches)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), "Average height and weight of adults in England, 2019"