Exploring the average height of Israelis provides insight into the country’s health and demographic trends. This article examines how height reflects genetics, nutrition, and lifestyle, and compares it with global averages.
What is the average height of Israelis?
According to data from Wikipedia, the average height of Israelis is as follows:
- Male: 176.0 cm (5 feet 9.5 inches)
- Female: 162.2 cm (5 feet 4 inches)
Israeli height vs. Global averages
| Region | Men | Women |
| Israelis | 5’9.5″ (176cm) | 5’4″ (162.2cm) |
| Western Asia | 5’8″ (172cm) | 5’3″ (159cm) |
| East Asia | 5’9″ (174cm) | 5’4″ (162cm) |
| South Asia | 5’5″ (166cm) | 5’1″ (155cm) |
| Central Asia | 5’7″ (171cm) | 5’3″ (160cm) |
| SE Asia | 5’6″ (167cm) | 5’1″ (155cm) |
| Worldwide | 5’7″ (171 cm) | 5’3″ (161 cm) |
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