The average height of people in the Republic of the Congo reflects genetics, nutrition, and lifestyle. Exploring this reveals differences between men and women and how they compare globally.
What is the average height of people in the Republic of the Congo?
Overall, the average height is 165.0 cm (5 feet 5 inches). When breaking it down by gender, the average height for males is 171.2 cm (5 feet 7.5 inches), while females average 158.8 cm (5 feet 2.5 inches).
Height of the Republic of the Congo Compared to Global Averages
| Male | Female | |
| Republic of the Congo | 5’5″(165cm) | 5’2.5″(158.8cm) |
| Northern Africa | 5’8″ (173cm) | 5’3″ (161cm) |
| Southern Africa | 5’7″ (169cm) | 5’2.5″ (159cm) |
| Eastern Africa | 5’6″ (167cm) | 5’1.5″ (157cm) |
| Western Africa | 5’7″ (170cm) | 5’2.5″ (159cm) |
| Central Africa | 5’6″ (169cm) | 5’2″ (158cm) |
* The average height of people in the Republic of the Congo compared to other regions in Africa.
| Male | Female | |
| Republic of the Congo | 5’5″(165cm) | 5’2.5″(158.8cm) |
| Worldwide | 5 feet 7 inches (171 cm) | 5 feet 3 inches (161 cm) |
* The average height of people in the Republic of the Congo compared to the global average.
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