The average height of a woman varies by country and ethnicity, but globally it is approximately 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm). In the United States, the average height for adult women is about 5 feet 3.5 to 5 feet 4 inches (around 63.5 to 64 inches) depending on the source, with some variation by ethnic group-for example, non-Hispanic white women average about 5 feet 4.3 inches, while Asian American women average about 5 feet 1.5 inches
. Worldwide, there is significant variation:
- European women tend to be taller, averaging around 5 feet 6 inches.
- In many parts of Asia, the average is closer to 5 feet.
- The shortest average heights for women are found in South Asia and Guatemala, under 5 feet
Thus, while the global average is about 5 feet 3 inches, regional and ethnic differences cause notable variation in average female height.
