Breaking: Women's Average Height Varies Globally, U.S. Women at 5 Feet 4

Height Discrepancies Around the World

The average height of adult women varies significantly worldwide. According to a 2018 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average height for adult women in the United States is approximately 5 feet 4 inches (163 centimeters).

Global Height Differences

This measurement is just an average, as there is a wide range of heights among women. In some countries, such as the Netherlands and Denmark, women tend to be taller, with average heights over 5 feet 7 inches (170 centimeters). In contrast, women in some Asian countries, such as Japan and South Korea, tend to be shorter, with average heights below 5 feet 3 inches (160 centimeters).