Average Height in Cayman Islands (2026 Data)
The average height in Cayman Islands is approximately 5'9" (175 cm) for men and 5'4" (162 cm) for women, based on NCD-RisC pooled height estimates.
Average Height in Cayman Islands: Men and Women
Adult height in Cayman Islands reflects genetics, childhood nutrition, healthcare access, and living conditions. Pooled international estimates provide the best available figures for current average adult stature.
For men, the population mean is about 175 cm (5'9"); for women, about 162 cm (5'4"). 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 Cayman Islands. The averages below describe the national picture; individual heights span a wide range above and below these means.
Average Height by Age Group in Cayman Islands
| Age Group | Men (cm / ft-in) | Women (cm / ft-in) |
|---|---|---|
| 18–25 | 177 cm (5'10") | 163 cm (5'4") |
| 26–35 | 176 cm (5'9") | 163 cm (5'4") |
| 36–50 | 175 cm (5'9") | 162 cm (5'4") |
| 50+ | 174 cm (5'9") | 161 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 Cayman Islands 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, Cayman Islands men are 4 cm taller than the global male mean and women are 3 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). Cayman Islands men are about the same height as US men on average; Cayman Islands women are about the same height as US women.
The Cayman Islands' affluent Caribbean territory tracks near Bahamas and US-linked means.
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. The Cayman Islands' affluent Caribbean territory tracks near Bahamas and US-linked means.
Like most populations, Cayman Islands has seen height changes across generations as nutrition, sanitation, and healthcare evolved.
Comparing your personal height to Cayman Islands'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 Cayman Islands's national distribution.
Data source: NCD-RisC pooled height estimates. For US percentile comparisons, see our methodology page.
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