Average Height in Austria (2026 Data)
The average height in Austria is approximately 5'10" (179 cm) for men and 5'5" (166 cm) for women, based on NCD-RisC pooled estimates. Austria ranks above the global and US averages.
Average Height in Austria: Men and Women
Adult height in Austria reflects Central European and Germanic genetics combined with a strong dairy consumption tradition and excellent healthcare. The most recent pooled population studies provide the best estimates for current average stature among adults.
For men, the population mean is about 179 cm (5'10"); for women, about 166 cm (5'5"). These figures represent adults aged 18 and older and are typically measured barefoot in health surveys.
Height varies by region and birth cohort within Austria. The averages below describe the national picture; individual heights span a wide range above and below these means.
Average Height by Age Group in Austria
| Age Group | Men (cm / ft-in) | Women (cm / ft-in) |
|---|---|---|
| 18–25 | 181 cm (5'11") | 167 cm (5'6") |
| 26–35 | 180 cm (5'11") | 167 cm (5'6") |
| 36–50 | 179 cm (5'10") | 166 cm (5'5") |
| 50+ | 177 cm (5'10") | 165 cm (5'5") |
Age-group estimates derived from NCD-RisC pooled estimates. Younger cohorts typically measure slightly taller than older groups due to secular height trends.
How Austria 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, Austrian men are 8 cm taller and women are 7 cm taller.
The United States averages about 175 cm (5'9") for men and 162 cm (5'4") for women (CDC/NHANES). Austrian men are 4 cm taller than US men on average; Austrian women are 4 cm taller than US women.
Austria's position relative to global and US averages reflects its Central European and Germanic genetics combined with an Alpine dairy tradition and high-quality universal healthcare.
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. Austria's average stature is shaped by Central European and Germanic genetics, with Alpine regions historically associated with strong dairy consumption and protein-rich diets.
Austria's dairy-rich diet—featuring high consumption of milk, cheese, and yogurt—combined with excellent public health infrastructure has supported consistent height gains across generations throughout the 20th century.
Comparing your personal height to Austria'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 Austria's national distribution.
Data source: NCD-RisC pooled estimates. For US percentile comparisons, see our methodology page.
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