Record No.
MRB-2026-005747
Tallest Average Population Height in the World
Human Achievement
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Record Holder
Institutional / General Record
Netherlands
Category
Human Achievement
Country
Netherlands
(
NL )
Achievement Date
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Verification Status
Reference
Record Description
The Dutch have the tallest average height of any national population on record, with adult men averaging around 183 centimeters, a trend researchers tie to genetics, diet, and a healthcare system supporting steady growth across generations. The Netherlands has held this distinction consistently in international height comparisons for decades.
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