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The average height of people in different countries varies. According to recent global studies, some European countries are at the forefront of women’s height. The average height of women is especially high in the Nordic and Baltic regions.
Did you know that there are some countries in the world where the average height of women is equal to or even higher than that of men in many countries? In some countries, 5 feet 7 inches is considered perfectly normal, while in others, a height less than this is considered short. This difference is not only due to genes, but also related to diet, health, lifestyle and environment.
The average height of people in different countries varies. According to recent global studies, some European countries are at the forefront of women’s height. The average height of women is especially high in the Nordic and Baltic regions.
According to statistics, Latvian women are considered to be the tallest in the world. The average height of women here is around 170 cm (about 5 ft 7 in). This is equivalent to the average height of men in many countries. According to experts, balanced diet, increased consumption of dairy products and good healthcare facilities are the main reasons for this.
The Netherlands is already known for its long population. The average height of women here is said to be around 170 cm. Meanwhile, women in Montenegro are also quite tall on average. In these countries, special attention is paid to nutrition and fitness from childhood.
The average height of women in India is estimated to be between 152 to 155 cm. This is mainly due to poor childhood nutrition and limited health facilities. However, the new generation in urban areas is growing taller than ever before.
As for individual records, Turkey’s Rumesa Gelgi is the world’s tallest living woman, standing over 7 feet tall. It is caused by a rare medical condition.

