Average human heights mail
According to various sources, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average human height for adults varies depending on the population being measured. Here are some approximate average heights for adults in different regions:
Global Average:
- According to the WHO, the average height for an adult is approximately 172.6 cm (5 feet 8 inches) for men and 158.8 cm (5 feet 2 inches) for women.
Regional Averages:
- Europe: 175.5 cm (5 feet 9 inches) for men and 162.5 cm (5 feet 4 inches) for women (Source: European Commission)
- North America: 179.4 cm (5 feet 10 inches) for men and 165.4 cm (5 feet 5 inches) for women (Source: CDC)
- South America: 172.2 cm (5 feet 8 inches) for men and 158.2 cm (5 feet 2 inches) for women (Source: Pan American Health Organization)
- Asia: 169.3 cm (5 feet 7 inches) for men and 155.3 cm (5 feet 1 inch) for women (Source: World Health Organization)
- Africa: 169.1 cm (5 feet 7 inches) for men and 155.1 cm (5 feet 1 inch) for women (Source: World Health Organization)
- Oceania: 179.1 cm (5 feet 10 inches) for men and 165.1 cm (5 feet 5 inches) for women (Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics)
Please note that these are general estimates and average heights can vary significantly within each region depending on factors such as ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geographic location.