Average Height in Haiti (2026 Data)
The average height in Haiti is approximately 5'7" (170 cm) for men and 5'2" (158 cm) for women, based on NCD-RisC pooled height estimates.
Average Height in Haiti: Men and Women
Adult height in Haiti 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 170 cm (5'7"); for women, about 158 cm (5'2"). 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 Haiti. The averages below describe the national picture; individual heights span a wide range above and below these means.
Average Height by Age Group in Haiti
| Age Group | Men (cm / ft-in) | Women (cm / ft-in) |
|---|---|---|
| 18–25 | 172 cm (5'8") | 159 cm (5'3") |
| 26–35 | 171 cm (5'7") | 159 cm (5'3") |
| 36–50 | 170 cm (5'7") | 158 cm (5'2") |
| 50+ | 169 cm (5'7") | 157 cm (5'2") |
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 Haiti 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, Haiti men are 1 cm shorter than the global male mean and women are 1 cm shorter 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). Haiti men are 5 cm shorter than US men on average; Haiti women are 4 cm shorter than US women.
Haitian men average near the Caribbean middle range, slightly below Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago.
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. Haiti's average height is shaped by West African ancestry and persistent challenges in childhood nutrition and healthcare. Regional and socioeconomic gaps within the country remain large.
Height gains have been slower than in wealthier Caribbean nations.
Comparing your personal height to Haiti'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 Haiti's national distribution.
Data source: NCD-RisC pooled height estimates. For US percentile comparisons, see our methodology page.
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