Average Height in Indonesia (2026 Data)
The average height in Indonesia is approximately 5'4" (163 cm) for men and 4'0" (152 cm) for women, based on Riskesdas national health survey and WHO STEPwise data. Indonesia ranks below the global average.
Average Height in Indonesia: Men and Women
Adult height in Indonesia 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 163 cm (5'4"); for women, about 152 cm (4'0"). 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 Indonesia. The averages below describe the national picture; individual heights span a wide range above and below these means.
Average Height by Age Group in Indonesia
| Age Group | Men (cm / ft-in) | Women (cm / ft-in) |
|---|---|---|
| 18–25 | 165 cm (5'5") | 153 cm (5'0") |
| 26–35 | 164 cm (5'5") | 153 cm (5'0") |
| 36–50 | 163 cm (5'4") | 152 cm (4'0") |
| 50+ | 162 cm (5'4") | 151 cm (4'11") |
Age-group estimates derived from Riskesdas national health survey and WHO STEPwise data. Younger cohorts typically measure slightly taller than older groups due to secular height trends.
How Indonesia 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, Indonesia men are 8 cm shorter and women are 7 cm shorter.
The United States averages about 175 cm (5'9") for men and 162 cm (5'4") for women (CDC/NHANES). Indonesia men are 12 cm shorter than US men on average; Indonesia women are 10 cm shorter than US women.
Indonesia's position relative to global and US averages reflects its combination of Southeast Asian genetics, stunting in some regions, and varied nutrition across islands.
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. Indonesia's average stature is shaped by Southeast Asian genetics, stunting in some regions, and varied nutrition across islands.
Indonesia has made progress reducing stunting, which should lift average heights in coming generations.
Comparing your personal height to Indonesia'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 Indonesia's national distribution.
Data source: Riskesdas national health survey and WHO STEPwise data. For US percentile comparisons, see our methodology page.
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