Average Height in Luxembourg (2026 Data)
The average height in Luxembourg is approximately 5'10" (179 cm) for men and 5'5" (165 cm) for women, based on NCD-RisC pooled height estimates.
Average Height in Luxembourg: Men and Women
Adult height in Luxembourg 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 179 cm (5'10"); for women, about 165 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 Luxembourg. The averages below describe the national picture; individual heights span a wide range above and below these means.
Average Height by Age Group in Luxembourg
| Age Group | Men (cm / ft-in) | Women (cm / ft-in) |
|---|---|---|
| 18–25 | 181 cm (5'11") | 166 cm (5'5") |
| 26–35 | 180 cm (5'11") | 166 cm (5'5") |
| 36–50 | 179 cm (5'10") | 165 cm (5'5") |
| 50+ | 178 cm (5'10") | 164 cm (5'5") |
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 Luxembourg 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, Luxembourg men are 8 cm taller than the global male mean and women are 6 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). Luxembourg men are 4 cm taller than US men on average; Luxembourg women are 3 cm taller than US women.
Luxembourg men average about 4 cm taller than US men and near Belgian and Swiss 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. Luxembourg's small, high-income population shares Northwestern European genetics and excellent childhood nutrition—similar to Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany.
Averages remain among Western Europe's tallest.
Comparing your personal height to Luxembourg'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 Luxembourg's national distribution.
Data source: NCD-RisC pooled height estimates. For US percentile comparisons, see our methodology page.
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