Average Height in Kosovo (2026 Data)
The average height in Kosovo is approximately 5'9" (176 cm) for men and 5'5" (164 cm) for women, based on NCD-RisC pooled height estimates.
Average Height in Kosovo: Men and Women
Adult height in Kosovo 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 176 cm (5'9"); for women, about 164 cm (5'5"). 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 Kosovo. The averages below describe the national picture; individual heights span a wide range above and below these means.
Average Height by Age Group in Kosovo
| Age Group | Men (cm / ft-in) | Women (cm / ft-in) |
|---|---|---|
| 18–25 | 178 cm (5'10") | 165 cm (5'5") |
| 26–35 | 177 cm (5'10") | 165 cm (5'5") |
| 36–50 | 176 cm (5'9") | 164 cm (5'5") |
| 50+ | 175 cm (5'9") | 163 cm (5'4") |
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 Kosovo 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, Kosovo men are 5 cm taller than the global male mean and women are 5 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). Kosovo men are 1 cm taller than US men on average; Kosovo women are 2 cm taller than US women.
Kosovo's Balkan genetics and post-conflict recovery shape national averages close to neighboring Albania and North Macedonia.
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. Kosovo's Balkan genetics and post-conflict recovery shape national averages close to neighboring Albania and North Macedonia.
Like most populations, Kosovo has seen height changes across generations as nutrition, sanitation, and healthcare evolved.
Comparing your personal height to Kosovo'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 Kosovo's national distribution.
Data source: NCD-RisC pooled height estimates. For US percentile comparisons, see our methodology page.
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