Average Height in Argentina (2026 Data)
The average height in Argentina is approximately 5'9" (174 cm) for men and 5'3" (161 cm) for women, based on ENNyS. Argentina ranks above the global average, similar to the US for men.
Average Height in Argentina: Men and Women
Adult height in Argentina reflects decades of genetics, childhood nutrition, healthcare access, and living conditions. The most recent national health surveys provide the best estimates for current average stature among adults.
For men, the population mean is about 174 cm (5'9"); for women, about 161 cm (5'3"). These figures represent adults aged 18 and older and are typically measured barefoot in health surveys.
Height varies by region, ethnicity, and birth cohort within Argentina. The averages below describe the national picture; individual heights span a wide range above and below these means.
Average Height by Age Group in Argentina
| Age Group | Men (cm / ft-in) | Women (cm / ft-in) |
|---|---|---|
| 18–25 | 176 cm (5'9") | 162 cm (5'4") |
| 26–35 | 175 cm (5'9") | 162 cm (5'4") |
| 36–50 | 174 cm (5'9") | 161 cm (5'3") |
| 50+ | 173 cm (5'8") | 160 cm (5'3") |
Age-group estimates derived from ENNyS (Encuesta Nacional de Nutrición y Salud) and NCD-RisC data. Younger cohorts typically measure slightly taller than older groups due to secular height trends.
How Argentina Compares to the World and the US
Globally, the approximate mean adult height is about 171 cm (5'7") for men and 159 cm (5'2.5") for women, based on NCD-RisC pooled estimates. Compared to this, Argentina men are 3 cm taller and women are 2 cm taller.
The United States averages about 175 cm (5'9") for men and 162 cm (5'4") for women (CDC/NHANES). Argentina men are 1 cm shorter than US men on average; Argentina women are 1 cm shorter than US women.
Argentina's position relative to global and US averages reflects its combination of Southern European immigrant genetics, high meat consumption, and strong public health.
Why Heights Differ: Genetics, Nutrition, and Trends
Height is roughly 80% genetic and 20% environmental, but nutrition in the first years of life matters enormously at the population level. Argentina's average stature is shaped by Southern European immigrant genetics, high meat consumption, and strong public health.
Argentines rank among the taller Latin American populations.
Comparing your personal height to Argentina's average is informative, but percentile rankings depend on which reference population you use. Our calculator compares against US CDC/NHANES data, which may differ from Argentina's national distribution.
Data source: ENNyS (Encuesta Nacional de Nutrición y Salud) and NCD-RisC data. For US percentile comparisons, see our methodology page.
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