The average height of Tajiks reflects their health, nutrition, and genetic background. Exploring this offers insights into the country’s diverse ethnic groups and the factors shaping their stature.
What is the average height of Tajik people?
The average height for Tajik males is 168.4 cm (5 ft 6.5 in), while the average height for Tajik females is 158.1 cm (5 ft 2 in).
Comparison of Tajik height with Global Averages
| Region | Men | Women |
| Tajikistan | 5’6.5″ (168.4cm) | 5’2″ (158.1cm) |
| 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) |
* Comparison of average height of Tajikistan with regions in Asia.
| Region | Men | Women |
| Tajikistan | 5 feet 6.5 inches (168.4 cm) | 5 feet 2 inches (158.1 cm) |
| Worldwide | 5 feet 7 inches (171 cm) | 5 feet 3 inches (161 cm) |
* Comparison of the average height of Tajikistan with the global average.
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