Tunisia, a North African nation rich in history and culture, shows intriguing trends in average height. Exploring this reveals how genetics, nutrition, and socio-economic factors shape the stature of its people.
What is the average height of Tunisians?
The average height of Tunisians is approximately 176.9 cm (5 feet 9.5 inches) for men and 161.7 cm (5 feet 3.5 inches) for women (World Population Review) (Wikipedia).
Height of Tunisians vs. Global Averages
Globally, there’s significant variation in the average height of men across different regions. For instance, in the Netherlands, one of the tallest countries, the average height for men is around 183 cm (6 feet), whereas in countries like Indonesia, the average height is nearly 163 cm (5 feet 4 inches). For women, average height also spans a wide range, from around 168.8 cm (5 feet 6,5 inches) in Latvia to about 150.9 cm (4 feet 11.5 inches) in Guatemala (Wikipedia). Compared to the global average, both men and women in Tunisia are shorter than those in the tallest populations but taller than those in countries with average height.
| Male | Female | |
| Tunisia | 5’9.5″ (176.9cm) | 5’3.5″ (161.7cm) |
| 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 Tunisians compared to regions in Africa.
| Male | Female | |
| Tunisia | 5’9.5″ (176.9cm) | 5’3.5″ (161.7cm) |
| Worldwide | 5 feet 7 inches (171 cm) | 5 feet 3 inches (161 cm) |
* The height of Tunisians compared to the global average.
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