Average Height in Armenia (2026 Data)
The average height in Armenia is approximately 5'9" (174 cm) for men and 5'3" (161 cm) for women, based on NCD-RisC pooled height estimates.
Average Height in Armenia: Men and Women
Adult height in Armenia reflects decades of genetics, childhood nutrition, healthcare access, and living conditions. The most recent pooled international estimates provide the best available figures 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 Armenia. The averages below describe the national picture; individual heights span a wide range above and below these means.
Average Height by Age Group in Armenia
| 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 NCD-RisC pooled height estimates. Younger cohorts typically measure slightly taller than older groups due to secular height trends.
How Armenia 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, Armenia men are 3 cm taller than the global male mean and women are 2 cm taller than the global female mean.
The United States averages about 175 cm (5'9") for men and 162 cm (5'4") for women (CDC/NHANES). Armenia men are 1 cm shorter than US men on average; Armenia women are 1 cm shorter than US women.
Armenian men average near the US male mean and a few centimeters below neighboring Georgia.
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. Armenia's Caucasian genetics and highland living patterns shape national means. Childhood nutrition improved after the 1990s economic recovery, especially in Yerevan.
Younger Armenians are modestly taller than older cohorts.
Comparing your personal height to Armenia'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 Armenia's national distribution.
Data source: NCD-RisC pooled height estimates. For US percentile comparisons, see our methodology page.
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